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Volume 34, Number 5 (2018)

Cover illustration of this month"In Vivo Imaging Technology of Transplanted Stem Cells Using Quantum Dots for Regenerative Medicine" by Hiroshi YUKAWA and Yoshinobu BABA (p.525). See larger image


Highlights − Volume 34, Number 5 (2018)

DNA-based Fluorescent Sensors
Nobuaki SOH
Keywords: DNA, fluorescent sensors
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 515.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.highlights1805
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Hot Articles − Volume 34, Number 5 (2018)

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Regioselective Immobilization of a PVC Membrane Composed of an Ionic Liquid-based Dye on Convex-shaped PDMS Surface for Multiplexed Microanalytical Devices
Tatsumi MIZUTA, Kenichi MAENO, Kenji SUEYOSHI, Tatsuro ENDO, and Hideaki HISAMOTO
Keywords: Ionic liquid, optical sensor, plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) membrane, microanalytical devices
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 517.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.18C008

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Measurement of Electron Transfer within a Single Supramolecular Assembly Containing a Biological Molecule
Takafumi KOZAKAI, Takanori HARASHIMA, Manabu KIGUCHI, and Tomoaki NISHINO
Keywords: electron transport, single molecule, peptide, scanning tunneling microscopy, molecular electronics
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 521.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.18C010

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Regulating Detectable Optical Domain in Sensing Technology Using Metal Mesh Devices and Detection of Submicron-size Particles
Seiji KAMBA, Hirokazu SETO, Takashi KONDO, and Yoshiko MIURA
Keywords: Metal mesh device, sensing technology, submicron-size particles
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 547.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P506


Table of Contents − Volume 34, Number 5 (2018)

Highlights

DNA-based Fluorescent Sensors
Nobuaki SOH
Keywords: DNA, fluorescent sensors
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 515.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.highlights1805
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Rapid Communications

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Regioselective Immobilization of a PVC Membrane Composed of an Ionic Liquid-based Dye on Convex-shaped PDMS Surface for Multiplexed Microanalytical Devices
Tatsumi MIZUTA, Kenichi MAENO, Kenji SUEYOSHI, Tatsuro ENDO, and Hideaki HISAMOTO
Keywords: Ionic liquid, optical sensor, plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) membrane, microanalytical devices
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 517.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.18C008
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Measurement of Electron Transfer within a Single Supramolecular Assembly Containing a Biological Molecule
Takafumi KOZAKAI, Takanori HARASHIMA, Manabu KIGUCHI, and Tomoaki NISHINO
Keywords: electron transport, single molecule, peptide, scanning tunneling microscopy, molecular electronics
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 521.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.18C010
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Reviews

In Vivo Imaging Technology of Transplanted Stem Cells Using Quantum Dots for Regenerative Medicine
Hiroshi YUKAWA, and Yoshinobu BABA
Keywords: Quantum dots (QDs), stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), in vivo imaging
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 525.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17R005
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Original Papers

Development of an Immunosensor Based on Surface Plasmon Resonance for Simultaneous Residue Analysis of Three Pesticides —Boscalid, Clothianidin, and Nitenpyram— in Vegetables
Yuki HIRAKAWA, Tomomi YAMASAKI, Ayako HARADA, Seiji IWASA, Hiroshi NARITA, and Shiro MIYAKE
Keywords: Insecticide, fungicide, sensor, antibody, immunoassay
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 533.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P487
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Insight into the Selectivity and Mechanism of Surfactin Containing Multiple Dissociated Carboxyls with 1-Bromoacetylpyrene in Fluorescent Derivatization
Yong MENG, Hong-Ze GANG, Shi-Zhong YANG, Ru-Qiang YE, and Bo-Zhong MU
Keywords: Selectivity, carboxyl, surfactin, derivatization, catalysis
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 541.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P546
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Regulating Detectable Optical Domain in Sensing Technology Using Metal Mesh Devices and Detection of Submicron-size Particles
Seiji KAMBA, Hirokazu SETO, Takashi KONDO, and Yoshiko MIURA
Keywords: Metal mesh device, sensing technology, submicron-size particles
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 547.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P506
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Extracellular Bio-imaging of Acetylcholine-stimulated PC12 Cells Using a Calcium and Potassium Multi-ion Image Sensor
Sota MATSUBA, Ryo KATO, Koichi OKUMURA, Kazuaki SAWADA, and Toshiaki HATTORI
Keywords: Bio-imaging, ion image sensor, multi-ion image sensor, polyvinyl chloride membrane, PC12 cell
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 553.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P552
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Detection of Trimethylamine Based on a Manganese Tetraphenylporphyrin Optical Waveguide Sensing Element
Jiaming WANG, Patima NIZAMIDIN, Yuan ZHANG, Nuerguli KARI, and Abliz YIMIT
Keywords: Tetraphenylporphyrin manganese, optical waveguide sensor, TMA, gas sensing
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 559.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P564
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles–Agarose Composite and Its Application to the Optical Detection of Cyanide Ion
Hatam HASSANVAND and Payman HASHEMI
Keywords: Silver nanoparticles, agarose, cyanide ion, surface plasmon resonance
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 567.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P577
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Development of a Method to Isolate Glutamic Acid from Foodstuffs for a Precise Determination of Their Stable Carbon Isotope Ratio
Kazuhiro KOBAYASHI, Masaharu TANAKA, Yoichi YATSUKAWA, Soichi TANABE, Mitsuru TANAKA, and Naohiko OHKOUCHI
Keywords: Glutamic acid, carbon isotopic ratio, elemental analysis, isotope ratio mass spectrometry
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 571.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P450
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Microwave-assisted Derivatization of Fatty Acids for Its Measurement in Milk Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Rojeet SHRESTHA, Yusuke MIURA, Ken-ichi HIRANO, Zhen CHEN, Hiroaki OKABE, Hitoshi CHIBA, and Shu-Ping HUI
Keywords: Microwave-assisted saponification, microwave-assisted derivatization, fatty acids, milk fats
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 575.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P557
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Composition and Elution Behavior of Various Elements from Printed Circuit Boards, Cathode-ray Tube Glass, and Liquid-crystal Displays in Waste Consumer Electronics
Kazuho INABA, Tomoyoshi MURATA, Shigeki YAMAMURA, Masaaki NAGANO, Kazuhiro IWASAKI, Daisuke NAKAJIMA, and Hidetaka TAKIGAMI
Keywords: Content test, elution test, dumped electronics, toxic elements, long-term elution, acid rain
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 583.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P558
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Sulfur Chemical State and Chemical Composition of Insoluble Substance in Soft Rime, Hard Rime, and Snow Collected in Remote and Rural Areas in Japan Using Wavelength-dispersive X-ray Fluorescence
Shoji IMAI, Yuhei YAMAMOTO, Takashi YAMAMOTO, Kenji KODAMA, Jun NISHIMOTO, and Yoichi KIKUCHI
Keywords: Speciation, sulfur, WDXRF, chemical shift, rime, snow, aerosol, wet deposition, remote area
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 589.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P277
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Indium Tin Oxide Nanoparticle-modified Glassy Carbon Electrode for Electrochemical Sulfide Detection in Alcoholic Medium
Md. Abdul AZIZ, Rakan ALMADI, and Zain Hassan YAMANI
Keywords: ITO nanoparticle, glassy carbon electrode, electrode modification, drop-drying method, electrocatalytic properties, sulfide sensing, amperometry
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 599.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P586
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Alternative Patterning Methods for Paper-based Analytical Devices Using Nail Polish as a Hydrophobic Reagent
Thiphol SATARPAI and Atitaya SIRIPINYANOND
Keywords: Paper-based analytical device, writing, stamping, spraying, nail polish
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 605.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P620
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Direct Detection of Potential Pyrethroids in Yangtze River via an Imprinted Multilayer Phosphorescence Probe
Li CHEN, Xiaodong LV, Jiangdong DAI, Lin SUN, Pengwei HUO, Chunxiang LI, and Yongsheng YAN
Keywords: Room temperature phosphorescence probes, molecular imprinting technique, semiconductor nanocrystals, bifenthrin detection, Yangtze River sample
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 613.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17P497
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Notes

Impact of Saliva Collection and Processing Methods on Aspartate Aminotransferase, Creatin Kinase and Lactate Dehydrogenase Activities
Tomás BARRANCO, Jose J. CERÓN, Pía LÓPEZ-JORNET, Josep PASTOR, Jose M. CARRILLO, Mónica RUBIO, Pedro L. TORNEL, Ramón CUGAT, Fernando TECLES, and Asta TVARIJONAVICIUTE
Keywords: Saliva, collection, enzyme
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 619.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17N035
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A Simple Colorimetric Method to Quantify Total Fecal Oil Using Oil-soluble Dyes in Laboratory Animals and Its Correlation with Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Analysis
Yura JANG, Jeongae LEE, and Hesson CHUNG
Keywords: Fecal fat analysis, oil-soluble dye, colorimetry, laboratory animals, liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 623.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17N034
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Improved Boronate Affinity Electrophoresis by Optimization of the Running Buffer for a Single-step Separation of piRNA from Mouse Testis Total RNA
Yusuke SATO, Daijiro IWASAWA, Kuo Ping HUI, Rena NAKAGOMI, and Seiichi NISHIZAWA
Keywords: Boronate affinity electrophoresis, piRNA, phenylboronic acid, 2′-O-methylatyion, separation
Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 627.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17N024
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Announcements

Analytical Sciences, 2018, 34(5), 631.
DOI: 10.2116/analsci.announce1805