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Magnetic graphene oxide nanocomposites for selective miRNA separation and recovery

Supapitch Uten, Poramin Boonbanjong, Yosaphon Prueksathaporn, Kiatnida Treerattrakoon, Nuankanya Sathirapongsasuti, Narong Chanlek, Supree Pinitsoontorn, Patraporn Luksirikul*, Deanpen Japrung*

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Abstract

In this study, we developed magnetic graphene oxide composites by chemically attaching Fe3O4 nanoparticles to graphene oxide nanosheets. Characterization techniques, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), confirmed the successful synthesis of Fe3O4@GO composites with desirable properties. The resulting composites exhibited superparamagnetic behavior, solubility, and compatibility for efficient miRNA separation. Using miR-29a as a model, we demonstrated the effective binding of miR-29a to the magnetic graphene oxide (GO) composites at an optimal concentration of 1.5 mg/mL, followed by a simple separation using magnetic forces. Additionally, the addition of 5.0 M urea enhanced the miRNA recovery. These findings highlight the potential use of our magnetic graphene oxide composites for the efficient separation and recovery of miR-29a, suggesting their broad applicability in various miRNA-based studies. Further exploration can focus on investigating endogenous miRNAs with aberrant expression patterns, contributing to the advancements in precision medicine.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2263-2271
Number of pages9
JournalACS Omega
Volume9
Issue number2
Early online date2 Jan 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jan 2024

Funding

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support and the facilities provided by the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), the Research Network NANOTEC-KU (RNN), the Kasetsart University Research Development Institute (KURDI), and Synchrotron Light Research Institute for experimental instruments. P.B. thanks the Thailand Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (TGIST) and NSTDA for their support. K.T. thanks the National Science and Technology Development Agency and the University of Strathclyde for the award of a joint research degree.

Keywords

  • composites
  • nanoparticles
  • oxides
  • two dimensional materials
  • urea

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