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  • 1Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, 684, Section 1, Chunghua Road, Taitung, 95002, Taiwan.

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This review explores aptamer-nanomaterial conjugates (Apt-NMs) for biosensing. Apt-NMs offer high sensitivity and selectivity for detecting various analytes, advancing diagnostic tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Nanomaterials exhibit unique optical, surface energy, and tunable properties, making them ideal for sensing.
  • Aptamers are oligonucleotides with high target-binding affinity, crucial for selective analyte recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in biosensor development using aptamer-functionalized nanomaterials.
  • To highlight the integration of aptamers with diverse nanomaterials like quantum dots, magnetic nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticles, and carbon nanotubes.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of functional aptamers with various nanomaterials.
  • Utilizing detection modes such as colorimetry, fluorescence, electrochemistry, SPR, SERS, and MRI.
  • Investigating the impact of nanomaterial size/concentration and aptamer structure/density on sensor performance.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated selective and sensitive detection of small molecules, metal ions, proteins, and cells using Apt-NMs.
  • Highlighted the critical role of nanomaterial properties, aptamer characteristics, and multivalent interactions in sensor efficacy.
  • Common detection modes achieve high sensitivity and selectivity with Apt-NMs.

Conclusions:

  • Aptamer-nanomaterial conjugates represent a powerful platform for advanced biosensing applications.
  • Understanding the interplay between nanomaterial and aptamer features is key to optimizing sensor performance.
  • The review discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Apt-NMs for bioapplications.