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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Steroid hormones, particularly testosterone, are vital for human health, with abnormal levels linked to various diseases.
  • Accurate testosterone detection is challenging due to its low physiological concentration (pg mL⁻¹).
  • Nanomaterials offer enhanced sensitivity and specificity for biosensing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review existing biosensor platforms for testosterone detection.
  • To highlight the role of diverse nanomaterials in improving biosensor performance.
  • To discuss the potential of these biosensors for point-of-care applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on testosterone biosensors incorporating carbon and metal-based nanomaterials.
  • Analysis of optical and electrochemical detection methods.
  • Classification of biosensors based on receptor materials and nanomaterial integration.

Main Results:

  • Nanomaterials significantly enhance the sensitivity and specificity of testosterone biosensors.
  • Optical and electrochemical methods are prevalent due to their speed and ease of use.
  • Various nanomaterials (e.g., carbon, metal) are employed, influencing sensor efficiency and detection limits.

Conclusions:

  • Nanomaterial-enhanced biosensors are critical for sensitive testosterone detection.
  • Future research should focus on developing robust point-of-care devices for on-site testosterone monitoring.
  • This review provides a valuable resource for advancing testosterone biosensing technologies.