Recent advances in electrochemical sensors for the detection of biomolecules and whole cellsopen access
- Authors
- Suhito, I.R.; Koo, K.-M.; Kim, Tae-Hyung
- Issue Date
- Jan-2021
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Keywords
- Biomolecules; Cancer cell detection; Electrochemical method; Nanobiosensors; Stem cells
- Citation
- Biomedicines, v.9, no.1, pp 1 - 20
- Pages
- 20
- Journal Title
- Biomedicines
- Volume
- 9
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 20
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/43993
- DOI
- 10.3390/biomedicines9010015
- ISSN
- 2227-9059
2227-9059
- Abstract
- Electrochemical sensors are considered an auspicious tool to detect biomolecules (e.g., DNA, proteins, and lipids), which are valuable sources for the early diagnosis of diseases and disorders. Advances in electrochemical sensing platforms have enabled the development of a new type of biosensor, enabling label-free, non-destructive detection of viability, function, and the genetic signature of whole cells. Numerous studies have attempted to enhance both the sensitivity and selectivity of electrochemical sensors, which are the most critical parameters for assessing sensor performance. Various nanomaterials, including metal nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives, and metal oxide nanoparticles, have been used to improve the electrical conductivity and electrocatalytic properties of working electrodes, increasing sensor sensitivity. Further modifications have been implemented to advance sensor platform selectivity and biocompatibility using biomaterials such as antibodies, aptamers, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, and peptide composites. This paper summarizes recent electrochemical sensors designed to detect target biomolecules and animal cells (cancer cells and stem cells). We hope that this review will inspire researchers to increase their efforts to accelerate biosensor progress—enabling a prosperous future in regenerative medicine and the biomedical industry. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
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