Fluorescent Sensors for Bioanalytical Applications: Challenges and Opportunities

Dear Colleagues,

Fluorescence is one of the most important analytical methods applied in biological studies. A fluorescent sensor has the capacity to perform biological sensing and optical imaging with ease, as it can display analytes directly at the molecular level. It offers a direct visualization of biological structures and processes, as well as the ability of drug delivery systems to perform target therapy. Highly sensitive, selective, and accurate detection is required especially in early-stage diagnoses. Fluorescent sensors are desired for in vivo detection and imaging because of their low background signal and deep penetration depth. Therefore, developing novel fluorescent sensors based on small molecules, nanomaterials, etc., has broad application prospects in our life.

This Special Issue of Molecules aims to support fluorescent sensors with novel structures, mechanisms, functions, and applications in bioanalysis. This Special Issue will include original research articles, reviews, and short communications related to sensors, bioimaging, target recognition, and the bioanalysis of fluorescent probes, among other topics.

Dr. Ying Hu
Guest Editor

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• fluorescent sensors
• bioimaging
• disease diagnosis
• disease markers
• biomolecular research