DNA-BASED BIOSENSORS

Authors
ZHAI JH CUI H YANG RF
Citation
Jh. Zhai et al., DNA-BASED BIOSENSORS, Biotechnology advances, 15(1), 1997, pp. 43-58
Citations number
57
Categorie Soggetti
Biothechnology & Applied Migrobiology
Journal title
Biotechnology advances → ACNP
ISSN journal
07349750
Volume
15
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
43 - 58
Database
ISI
SICI code
0734-9750(1997)15:1<43:DB>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Compared to advances in enzyme sensors, immunosensors, and microbial b iosensors, relatively little work exists on DNA based biosensors. Here we review the DNA based biosensors that rely on nucleic acid hybridiz ation. Major types DNA biosensors-electrochemical, optical, acoustic, and piezoelectric-are introduced and compared. The specificity and res ponse characteristics of DNA biosensors are discussed. Overall, a prom ising future is foreseen for the DNA based sensor technology. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.