Electrochemical Profiling of vWFA2 for Systemic Inflammatory State Detection.

This research aims to develop a portable biosensor device for quickly detecting vWFA2, a biomarker for inflammatory conditions. This sensor could dramatically change detection methods and lead us to improve the sensitivity of our tests to overcome the limitations of conventional detection methods. Our label-free biomolecular assay is constructed on an Au-ZnO electrode surface and uses electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to measure the capacitive change in impedance, revealing the binding effects of the target vWFA2, to the capture probe.

Advancements in electrochemical immunosensors towards point-of-care detection of cardiac biomarkers.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with mortality rates increasing annually. This underscores the urgent need for accurate diagnostic and monitoring tools. Electrochemical detection has emerged as a promising method for swiftly and precisely measuring specific biomarkers in bodily fluids.

Electrochemical Immunoassay for Capturing Capsular Polysaccharide of : Early Onsite Detection of Melioidosis.

This study presented the detection and quantification of capsular polysaccharide (CPS) as a biomarker for the diagnosis of melioidosis. After successfully screening four monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) previously determined to bind CPS molecules, the team developed a portable electrochemical immunosensor based on antibody-antigen interactions. The biosensor was able to detect CPS with a wide detection range from 0.

Recent Progress in Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Electrochemical Biomolecular Detection.

Advances in the field of nanobiotechnology are largely due to discoveries in the field of materials. Recent developments in the field of electrochemical biosensors based on transition metal nanomaterials as transducer elements have been beneficial as they possess various functionalities that increase surface area and provide well-defined active sites to accommodate elements for rapid detection of biomolecules. In recent years, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have become the focus of interest in various applications due to their considerable physical, chemical, electronic, and optical properties.

COVID severity test (CoST sensor)-An electrochemical immunosensing approach to stratify disease severity.

With the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now a need for point-of-care devices for the quantification of disease biomarkers toward disease severity assessment. Disease progression has been determined as a multifactor phenomenon and can be treated based on the host immune response within each individual. CoST is an electrochemical immunosensor point-of-care device that can determine disease severity through multiplex measurement and quantification of spike protein, nucleocapsid protein, D-dimer, and IL-2R from 100 μL of plasma samples within a few minutes.

Electrochemical Label-free Methods for Ultrasensitive Multiplex Protein Profiling of Infectious Diseases.

Electrochemical detection methods are the more appropriate detection methods when it comes to the sensitive and specific determination of biomarkers. Biomarkers are the biological targets for disease diagnosis and monitoring. This review focuses on recent advances in label-free detection of biomarkers for infectious disease diagnosis.

A strategy for low-cost portable monitoring of plasma drug concentrations using a sustainable boron-doped-diamond chip.

On-site monitoring of plasma drug concentrations is required for effective therapies. Recently developed handy biosensors are not yet popular owing to insufficient evaluation of accuracy on clinical samples and the necessity of complicated costly fabrication processes. Here, we approached these bottlenecks via a strategy involving engineeringly unmodified boron-doped diamond (BDD), a sustainable electrochemical material.

Multiplex sensing of IL-10 and CRP towards predicting critical illness in COVID-19 infections.

Here we present a sensitive method for the detection and quantification of two (IL -10 and CRP) immuno-responsive biomarkers in various biofluids. The significance of these immune response biomarkers lies in them displaying elevated levels in critically ill COVID -19 patients. The developed electrochemical sensor contains a gold film electrode with ZnO nanoparticles deposited on its surface to increase the surface area of the working electrode while integrating antibody-antigen interactions into the detection system.

Emerging Electrochemical Biosensing Trends for Rapid Diagnosis of COVID-19 Biomarkers as Point-of-Care Platforms: A Critical Review.

Rapid diagnosis is a critical aspect associated with controlling the spread of COVID-19. Electrochemical sensor platforms are ideally suited for rapid and highly sensitive detection of biomolecules. This review focuses on state-of-the-art of COVID-19 biomarker detection by utilizing electrochemical biosensing platforms.

Analysis of Pharmacokinetics in the Cochlea of the Inner Ear.

Hearing loss affects >5% of the global population and therefore, has a great social and clinical impact. Sensorineural hearing loss, which can be caused by different factors, such as acoustic trauma, aging, and administration of certain classes of drugs, stems primarily from a dysfunction of the cochlea in the inner ear. Few therapeutic strategies against sensorineural hearing loss are available.

"Nano": An Emerging Avenue in Electrochemical Detection of Neurotransmitters.

The growing importance of nanomaterials toward the detection of neurotransmitter molecules has been chronicled in this review. Neurotransmitters (NTs) are chemicals that serve as messengers in synaptic transmission and are key players in brain functions. Abnormal levels of NTs are associated with numerous psychotic and neurodegenerative diseases.

Metabolic Syndrome-An Emerging Constellation of Risk Factors: Electrochemical Detection Strategies.

Metabolic syndrome is a condition that results from dysfunction of different metabolic pathways leading to increased risk of disorders such as hyperglycemia, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders etc. As this condition cannot be diagnosed based on a single marker, multiple markers need to be detected and quantified to assess the risk facing an individual of metabolic syndrome. In this context, chemical- and bio-sensors capable of detecting multiple analytes may provide an appropriate diagnostic strategy.

Nanotechnology-based electrochemical detection strategies for hypertension markers.

Hypertension results due to dysfunction of different metabolic pathways leading to the increased risk of cerebral ischemia, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and inflammatory disorders. Hypertension has been considered a one of the major contributors to metabolic syndrome and is often referred to as a 'silent killer'. Its incidence is on the rise across the globe owing to the drastic life style changes.

Fabrication of mediator-free hybrid nano-interfaced electrochemical biosensor for monitoring cancer cell proliferation.

Glucose, a chief energy source in cellular metabolism, has a significant role in cell proliferation. Cancer cells utilize more glucose than normal cells to meet the energy demand arising due to their uncontrolled proliferation. The present work reports the development of a nano-interfaced amperometric biosensor for rapid and accurate monitoring of glucose utilization by cancer cells.

Nano interfaced biosensor for detection of choline in triple negative breast cancer cells.

Choline, a type of Vitamin B, is an important nutrient in the human body and is involved in key metabolic pathways. Abnormal levels of choline leads to diseased conditions. The levels of choline and its associated compounds are found to be elevated in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients.

Electrochemical enzymeless detection of superoxide employing naringin-copper decorated electrodes.

Flavonoid-metal ion complexes are a new class of molecules that have generated considerable interest due to their superior anti-oxidant and pharmacological activities. The metal ion present in these complexes can participate in redox reactions by toggling between different oxidation states. This property can be invaluable for sensing applications.