Biosensors for Single-Cell Analysis

Biosensors for Single-Cell Analysis is a comprehensive guide that covers biosensor technologies and their applications in single-cell characterization and analysis, including microfluidic approaches and key types of biosensors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Biosensors for Single-Cell Analysis delves into a comprehensive array of biosensor technologies and their diverse applications in the characterization and analysis of individual cells. This comprehensive text encompasses key biophysical and chemical properties of single cells, encompassing proteomic, metabolic, electrical, mechanical, and optical characteristics. Each chapter presents essential definitions and illustrative case studies, offering detailed guidance for researchers seeking to replicate the covered solutions in their own work. Tutorial sections, comprehensive evaluations of the current state-of-the-field, and prospects for future developments further enrich the content. Additionally, the text explores microfluidic approaches to characterization, including microfluidic impedance flow cytometry and microfluidic flow cytometry, alongside conventional methods such as mass spectroscopy, fluorescent and mass flow cytometry. Furthermore, it covers a range of biosensors, including atomic force microscopy, micropipette aspiration, optical tweezers, microfluidic hydrodynamic stretchers, microfluidic constriction channels, and microfluidic optical stretchers. This extensive coverage empowers researchers to harness the power of biosensors in their single-cell research endeavors.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323898416