Aptasensors for Point-of-Care Diagnostics: Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications

Aptamer-based biosensors are being developed for point-of-care testing of diseases, with a focus on diagnostic and prognostic applications. This book covers the design and development of novel cost-effective aptamer-based biosensors, discusses health care management, scaling up, and market trends, and explores emerging implications and future research opportunities. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students in biomedical engineering, diagnostics, nanobiotechnology, and materials science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The design and fabrication of aptamer-based biosensors for point-of-care testing of disease diagnostic and prognostic is a rapidly advancing and interdisciplinary field of research. This comprehensive book delves into the development of innovative, cost-effective aptamer-based biosensors for disease diagnostic and prognostic purposes, encompassing a comprehensive understanding of healthcare management in terms of timely updates on disease situations within specific geographical areas. It also explores the scaling up and market trends of aptamer-based devices for the translation of research from the laboratory to the market, as well as their potential applications for end users.

Key Features:

Explains the design and fabrication of aptasensors-based diagnostic devices, including novel approaches and a comprehensive technology overview for disease diagnostic management towards early-stage detection of various biomarkers associated with various health conditions.

Demonstrates the potential benefits of combining diagnostics and therapeutic possibilities using aptamer-based point-of-care technologies.

Discusses emerging implications and recent advances of biosensing platforms for designing and developing aptamer-based point-of-care testing (POCT) devices.

Explores aptamer-based approaches to developing advanced platforms for medical applications and opens up a promising future for state-of-the-art research.

This book is primarily targeted at researchers and graduate students in biomedical engineering, diagnostics, nanobiotechnology, and materials science.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032302621