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Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment Technologies and Aptamer-Based Applications: Recent
Yixin Xu1, Xin Jiang1, Yanhong Zhou1
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Abstract:
Infectious diseases are considered as a pressing challenge to global public health. Accurate and rapid diagnostics tools for early recognition of the pathogen, as well as individualized precision therapy are essential for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Aptamers, which were screened by systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX), can bind to targets with high affinity and specificity so that have exciting potential in both diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the latest development of SELEX technology and focus on the applications of aptamer-based technologies in infectious diseases, such as targeted drug-delivery, treatments and biosensors for diagnosing. The challenges and the future development in this field of clinical application will also be discussed.

