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Biosensors of bacterial cells
Robert S Burlage1, Joshua Tillmann1
1Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Science, Concordia University School of Pharmacy, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon, WI 53097, United States.
Journal of Microbiological Methods
|January 2, 2017
Summary
This review covers current advancements in biosensors for detecting whole bacterial cells, including labeled and label-free approaches. It also discusses methods for concentrating bacteria before analysis.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Microbiology
Background:
- Biosensors integrate biological and electrical components for environmental analysis.
- The diverse field of biosensor technology can be complex.
- This review focuses on recent progress in bacterial cell detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current biosensor advancements for whole bacterial cell detection.
- To describe different types of biosensors used for this purpose.
- To explore methods for bacterial sample preparation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of biosensors utilizing labeled components.
- Examination of label-free biosensors detecting binding events.
- Description of bacterial concentration techniques prior to analysis.
Main Results:
- Overview of various biosensor types for bacterial detection.
- Discussion of biosensors with and without labeled components.
- Inclusion of pre-analysis bacterial concentration methods.
Conclusions:
- Biosensor technology offers diverse applications for bacterial detection.
- Both labeled and label-free approaches are advancing.
- Effective sample preparation enhances biosensor performance.
