Full Description
Optical Biosensors: From Molecular Detection to Translational Applications reviews the latest advances in optical biosensors for biomedical applications, from molecular detection through to practical applications in diagnostics, monitoring, and therapeutics. This book addresses the need for advanced biosensing technologies that enhance sensitivity and specificity through the use of novel nanobiomaterials such as graphene quantum dots and plasmonic nanoparticles. A range of biomedical applications is covered, including neurological, cardiovascular, antimicrobial, and glucose monitoring. The integration of lab-on-a-chip devices and biosensors into microfluidic platforms is also discussed, highlighting the potential for targeted and real-time analysis. Optical Biosensors: From Molecular Detection to Translational Applications is of interest to researchers and academics in materials science, materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, and biochemistry.
Contents
1. Introduction to Optical Biosensors
2. Illuminating Amino Acids: Advanced Optical Biosensors for Neurological Applications
3. Cutting-Edge Biothiol Detection: Ratiometric Fluorescence Sensors in Health
4. Phosphates Under the Lens: Optical Biosensors Transforming Clinical Diagnostics
5. Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Innovative Optical Techniques Revolutionizing Diabetes Care
6. Optical Biosensors for Biogenic Amine Detection in Clinical Diagnostics
7. Shedding Light on Lipids: Fluorescent Biosensors Advancing Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research
8. Enzyme Activity Unveiled: Optical Biosensors in Medical Diagnostics and Processes
9. Illuminating Albumins: Advanced Detection Techniques for Enhanced Clinical Outcomes
10. Early Neurodegeneration Detection: Optical Biosensors Targeting Amyloid Fibrils
11. Point-of-Care Anticoagulation Monitoring: Innovative Optical Sensors for Heparin Detection
12. Counteracting Anticoagulants: Advanced Fluorescence Biosensors for Protamine Detection
13. Nucleic Acids in Focus: Optical Biosensors Revolutionizing Personalized Medicine
14. Rapid Microbial Detection: Optical Biosensors Enhancing Public Health and Safety
15. Viral Threats Exposed: Optical Biosensors in Pandemic Response and Antiviral Therapy
16. Sustainable Sensing Solutions: Ionic Liquids in Next-Generation Optical Biosensors
17. Conclusions and Future Perspectives
