Detection of Cancer Biomarkers with Nanotechnology
Lei Zhang1, Dan Lv2, Weijun Su1, Yanhua Liu1, Yanan Chen1 & Rong Xiang1 Show affiliations
- Nankai University, China
- University of California, United States
American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 71–89 · doi.org/10.3844/ajbbsp.2013.71.89
Abstract
Early detection of cancer biomarkers with high precision is critically important for cancer therapy. A variety of sensors based on different nanostructured materials have attracted intensive research interest due to their potential for highly sensitive and selective detection of cancer biomarkers. This review covers the use of a variety of nanostructured materials, including carbon nanotubes, silicon nanowires, gold nanoparticles and quantum dots, in the fabrication of sensors. Emphases are placed on how the detection systems work and what detection limits can be achieved. Some assays described in this review outperform established methods for cancer biomarker detection. It is highly promising that these sensors would soon move into commercial-scale production and find routine use in hospitals.
Licence and reuse
Open access. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence (CC BY 3.0), as printed on the article, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original authors and the source. No permission is needed.
How to reuse this articleResponses (0)
About this article
Zhang, L., Lv, D., Su, W., Liu, Y., Chen, Y. & Xiang, R. (2013). Detection of Cancer Biomarkers with Nanotechnology. American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 9(1), 71–89. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajbbsp.2013.71.89
- Licence
- CC BY 3.0
- Issue
- Volume 9, Issue 1
- Policies
- Editorial independenceUse of generative AIData availabilityAppeals and complaints
- Version
- Version of record