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Innovations in Molecular and Genetic Biosensors: Emerging Techniques and Applications in Cancer Detection and Therapy

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 April 2024) | Viewed by 1738

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School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China
Interests: cancer theranostics; molecular imaging; reporter gene

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Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of molecular and genetic technologies has ushered in a transformative era for cancer diagnostics and therapy. This Special Issue, "Innovations in Molecular and Genetic Biosensors: Emerging Techniques and Applications in Cancer Detection and Therapy", aims to compile the latest research, innovations, and insights into the development and applications of molecular and genetic biosensors in the realm of cancer studies. These cutting-edge sensors have shown great promise in early detection, real-time monitoring, and targeted therapies, thereby revolutionizing the approaches to cancer care.

The Special Issue will focus on a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, nanotechnology-based sensors, optoelectronic devices, CRISPR-based biosensors, and novel imaging techniques specifically designed for cancer applications. It will also delve into the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in biosensor technologies to improve the specificity and sensitivity of cancer detection.

By amalgamating interdisciplinary studies from bioengineering, oncology, genetics, and data science, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of biosensor technologies in cancer management. We invite contributions from researchers and practitioners to share their findings, methodologies, and perspectives, thus enriching the scientific discourse and propelling the field forward.

Prof. Dr. Fu Wang
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Application of Biosensors in Detecting Breast Cancer Metastasis
by Yu Deng, Yubi Zhang, Meng Zhou, Bin Wu and Jing Zhou
Sensors 2023, 23(21), 8813; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23218813 - 30 Oct 2023
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Breast cancer has garnered global attention due to its high incidence worldwide, and even more noteworthy is that approximately 90% deaths due to breast cancer are attributed to cancer metastasis. Therefore, the early diagnosis of breast cancer metastasis holds significant importance for reducing [...] Read more.
Breast cancer has garnered global attention due to its high incidence worldwide, and even more noteworthy is that approximately 90% deaths due to breast cancer are attributed to cancer metastasis. Therefore, the early diagnosis of breast cancer metastasis holds significant importance for reducing mortality outcomes. Biosensors play a crucial role in the early detection of metastatic breast cancer due to their advantages, such as ease of use, portability, and real-time analysis capabilities. This review primarily described various types of sensors for detecting breast cancer metastasis based on biomarkers and cell characteristics, including electrochemical, optical, and microfluidic chips. We offered detailed descriptions of the performance of these various biosensors and made comparisons between them. Furthermore, we described the pathology of breast cancer and summarized commonly used biomarkers for metastatic breast cancer. Finally, we discussed the advantages of current-stage biosensors and the challenges that need to be addressed, as well as prospects for their future development. Full article
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