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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Implantable enzyme amperometric biosensors are vital for in vivo detection of biochemical analytes in various pathologies.
  • Current applications include diabetes management, trauma care, and intensive care unit (ICU) monitoring.
  • There is a growing need for biosensors with continuous indwelling performance exceeding the current seven-day limit, aiming for several years of use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • This review outlines the challenges in deploying chronically implantable amperometric enzyme biosensors.
  • It emphasizes emerging technological approaches to enhance their development and long-term performance.
  • The review addresses issues related to the foreign body response and biotransducer performance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of strategies to mitigate the foreign body response, including biomimetic chemistries, nanostructured surfaces, drug-eluting materials, and modulus matching.
  • Analysis of factors affecting biotransducer performance: enzyme stability, substrate interference, mediator choice, and calibration.
  • Examination of system-level challenges: integration, footprint, electronics, and power requirements.

Main Results:

  • The foreign body response is a major cause of implantable biotransducer failure.
  • Technological advancements focus on mitigating inflammation and improving enzyme stability and signal integrity.
  • System integration across multiple length scales and disciplines remains a significant hurdle.

Conclusions:

  • Successful long-term deployment of implantable amperometric enzyme biosensors requires addressing both biological and engineering challenges.
  • Mitigating the foreign body response and optimizing biotransducer performance are critical for chronic implantation.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for integrating diverse technologies to achieve robust biosensor systems.