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    • Biotechnology
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Antibodies are traditionally used for biomolecular recognition but have limitations.
    • Aptamers offer advantages in production, storage, and target versatility compared to antibodies.
    • Aptamers are increasingly utilized in environmental monitoring and disease detection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review research and design of RNA and DNA aptamer-based biosensor systems.
    • To explore applications of aptamer biosensors in various fields.
    • To assess the potential of aptamers for integration into effective biosensor devices.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on aptamer selection and design.
    • Analysis of aptamer-based detection mechanisms.
    • Examination of aptamer integration strategies in biosensor platforms.

    Main Results:

    • Aptamers are single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules with high specificity for target binding.
    • Aptamers exhibit predictable conformational changes upon target binding, facilitating detection.
    • Aptamer-based biosensors can employ diverse optical and electrochemical detection methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Aptamers are highly suitable for biomolecular recognition and sensing applications.
    • The design flexibility of aptamers allows for a vast range of specific targets.
    • Aptamer biosensors present a promising platform for advanced environmental and disease monitoring.