Biosensors and their applications – A review

Abstract The various types of biosensors such as enzyme-based, tissue-based, immunosensors, DNA biosensors, thermal and piezoelectric biosensors have been deliberated here to highlight their indispensable applications in multitudinous fields. Some of the popular fields implementing the use of biosen...

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Published in:Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research (Amsterdam) 2016-05, Vol.6 (2), p.153-159
Main Author: Mehrotra, Parikha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biosensors
Enzyme based immunosensors
Otolaryngology
Review
Tissue based immunosensors
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Summary:Abstract The various types of biosensors such as enzyme-based, tissue-based, immunosensors, DNA biosensors, thermal and piezoelectric biosensors have been deliberated here to highlight their indispensable applications in multitudinous fields. Some of the popular fields implementing the use of biosensors are food industry to keep a check on its quality and safety, to help distinguish between the natural and artificial; in the fermentation industry and in the saccharification process to detect precise glucose concentrations; in metabolic engineering to enable in vivo monitoring of cellular metabolism. Biosensors and their role in medical science including early stage detection of human interleukin-10 causing heart diseases, rapid detection of human papilloma virus, etc. are important aspects. Fluorescent biosensors play a vital role in drug discovery and in cancer. Biosensor applications are prevalent in the plant biology sector to find out the missing links required in metabolic processes. Other applications are involved in defence, clinical sector, and for marine applications.
ISSN:2212-4268
2212-4276
DOI:10.1016/j.jobcr.2015.12.002