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Published on: January 15, 2013
Signal-Amplified Nanobiosensors for Virus Detection Using Advanced Nanomaterials
Akhilesh Babu Ganganboina1, Enoch Y Park2
1International Center for Young Scientists ICYS-NAMIKI, National Institute for Materials Science, Ibaraki, Japan. ganganboina.AkhileshBabu@nims.go.jp.
Abstract:
Rapid diagnosis and treatment of infectious illnesses are crucial for clinical outcomes and public health. Biosensing developments enhance diagnostics at the point of care. This is superior to traditional procedures, which need centralized lab facilities, specialized personnel, and large equipment. The emerging coronavirus epidemic threatens global health and economic security. Increasing viral surveillance and regulatory actions against disease transmission necessitate rapid, sensitive testing tools for viruses. Due to their sensitivity and specificity, biosensors offer a possible reliable and quantifiable viral detection method. Current advances in genetic engineering, such as genetic alteration and material engineering, have provided several opportunities to enhance biosensors' sensitivity, selectivity, and recognition efficiency. This chapter explains biosensing techniques, biosensor varieties, and signal amplification technologies. Challenges and potential developments for viral microorganisms based on biosensors and signal amplification were also investigated.

