Issue 21, 2013

Novel biosensing methodologies for ultrasensitive detection of viruses

Abstract

Various infectious diseases caused by the spread of viruses create adverse implications on global biosecurity. Increasing demands for virus surveillance and effective control of the spread of diseases reveal the need for rapid and sensitive virus diagnostic devices. Due to the remarkable sensitivity and specificity of biosensors, they appear as a potential and promising tool for accurate and quantitative detection of viruses. Furthermore, recent advancements in transduction systems, nanotechnology and genetic engineering offer various strategies to improve the detection performance of biosensors. This review presents an overview of the current states of novel biosensing methodologies for the ultrasensitive detection of viruses with highly promising applications for future disease diagnosis. Additionally, a brief summary of the recent state-of-the-art virus diagnostic molecular technologies is included.

Graphical abstract: Novel biosensing methodologies for ultrasensitive detection of viruses

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
22 Jul. 2013
Accepted
22 Aug. 2013
First published
23 Aug. 2013

Analyst, 2013,138, 6219-6229

Novel biosensing methodologies for ultrasensitive detection of viruses

M. S. Cheng and C. Toh, Analyst, 2013, 138, 6219 DOI: 10.1039/C3AN01394D

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