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Recent Development of Aptasensor for Influenza Virus Detection
Soo Min Kim1, Jinmyeong Kim1, Seungwoo Noh1
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01899 Republic of Korea.
Biochip Journal
|November 23, 2020
Summary
Rapid influenza virus (IV) detection is crucial in pandemic eras. Aptasensors offer a promising, sensitive alternative to traditional methods for identifying IV subtypes like H1N1, H3N2, and H5N1.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Biosensor Technology
- Virology
Background:
- Influenza virus (IV) poses a significant threat due to frequent mutations and rapid spread.
- Accurate and swift detection of IV is essential for mitigating its impact on human and animal health.
- Conventional detection methods for IV subtypes (H1N1, H3N2, H5N1) can be time-consuming, costly, and labor-intensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in aptasensor technology for influenza virus detection.
- To explore the application of aptasensors as novel bioprobes for IV detection.
- To discuss electrochemical and optical biosensor approaches for IV identification.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on aptasensor development for influenza virus.
- Analysis of aptasensor performance in detecting various IV subtypes.
- Comparison of electrochemical and optical biosensor strategies utilizing aptamers.
Main Results:
- Nucleic acid-based aptamers are emerging as effective bioprobes for biosensor construction.
- Aptasensors demonstrate potential for sensitive and specific detection of influenza viruses.
- Both electrochemical and optical aptasensor platforms show promise for rapid IV diagnostics.
Conclusions:
- Aptasensors represent a significant advancement in influenza virus detection technology.
- These biosensors offer a viable alternative to conventional methods, addressing limitations of speed and cost.
- Further development of aptasensor platforms could enhance global preparedness for influenza pandemics.
