Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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SARS-CoV-2 Protein-based Detection Using Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lewis, Tyra Marie, Thesis advisor (ths): Martic, Sanela, Degree committee member (dgc): Emery, Neil, Degree committee member (dgc): Saville, Barry, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, nucleic acid and antibody-based testing methods were heavily relied upon, but can be costly, time-consuming and exhibit high false -negative and -positive rates. Thus, alternative strategies are needed. Viral antigens such as the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) glycoprotein are critical in the function of the virus and useful as diagnostic biomarkers for viral… more

Using Fluorescent Carbon Dots for Biosensing Applications of Amino Acids

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Camilus, Nayomi Shalika, Thesis advisor (ths): Martic, Sanela, Degree committee member (dgc): Vreugdenhil, Andrew, Degree committee member (dgc): Yee, Janet, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Amino acids make up proteins, which are the building blocks of life. A balance of amino acids is needed to maintain a healthy state. Tyrosine (Tyr) is synthesized from the metabolism of phenylalanine, which is an essential amino acid, meaning it can only be obtained from the diet. It is related to many metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. Tyr can undergo post-translational… more