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Biomarker sensing platforms based on fluorescent metal nanoclusters.
María V Romeo1,2, Elena López-Martínez2, Jesús Berganza-Granda1
1GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) Technological Park of Bizkaia, Building 202 E-48170 Zamudio Spain.
Nanoscale Advances
|September 22, 2022
Summary
Fluorescent metal nanoclusters (NCs) offer a promising biosensing tool for detecting disease biomarkers. Their unique properties enable sensitive detection and quantification for various medical conditions.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Metal nanoclusters (NCs) exhibit unique fluorescence properties and are easily synthesized.
- Functionalization of NCs allows for specific target detection, making them valuable biosensing tools.
- Accurate detection of disease biomarkers is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent strategies employing fluorescent nanoclusters for biomarker detection.
- To highlight the application of NCs in identifying biomarkers for diverse diseases.
- To showcase the potential of NCs in analytical detection and biolocalization.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the inherent fluorescence of metal nanoclusters (NCs).
- Scaffolding NCs within specific molecules for targeted biomarker interaction.
- Employing fluorescence-based analytical detection and imaging techniques.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated successful application of fluorescent NCs for biomarker detection.
- Showcased diverse strategies for detecting biomarkers related to infectious, inflammatory, and tumor diseases.
- Highlighted the versatility of NCs in both quantification and localization of biomarkers.
Conclusions:
- Fluorescent metal nanoclusters are effective tools for disease biomarker detection.
- NCs offer sensitive and specific detection methods applicable to a wide range of diseases.
- Further development of NC-based biosensors holds significant potential for medical diagnostics.
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