Abstract
Antibody-based biosensors provide sensitive and rapid analytical tools for the detection of a range of pathogens and associated toxins. In this paper, the recent progress in antibody-based biosensors for environmental monitoring is reviewed with particular emphasis on generation and immobilization methods of antibody capture probes. We also describe the current available data on antibody-based detection of pathogens and toxins. Optimal assay design and the strengths and limitations of current sensor technologies for detection of biological agents in environment on site are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 145-150 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Antibody
- Automated environmental monitoring
- Biosensor
- Immunoassay
- Pathogen detection
- scFv