This book offers comprehensive coverage of biomarker/biosensor interactions for the rapid detection of weapons of bioterrorism, as well as current research trends and future developments and applications. It will be useful to researchers in this field who are interested in new developments in the early detection of such. The authors have collected very valuable and, in some aspects indispensable experience in the area i.e. in the development and application of portable biosensors for the detection of potential hazards. Most efforts are centered on the development of immunochemical assays including flow-lateral systems and engineered antibodies and their fragments. In addition, new approaches to the detection of enzyme inhibitors, direct enzymatic and microbial detection of metabolites and nutrients are elaborated. Some realized prototypes and concept devices applicable for the further use as a basis for the cooperation programs are also discussed.
โฆ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-xv
Biosensors for Security and Bioterrorism: Definitions, History, Types of Agents, New Trends and Applications....Pages 1-13
Microfluidics a Potent Route to Sample Delivery for Non-intrusive Sensors....Pages 15-34
New Routes in the High-Throughput Screening of Toxic Proteins Using Immunochemical Tools....Pages 35-59
Voltammetric Electronic Tongue for the Sensing of Explosives and Its Mixtures....Pages 61-81
Magneto Actuated Biosensors for Foodborne Pathogens and Infection Diseases Affecting Global Health....Pages 83-114
Electrochemical Biosensors for Chemical Warfare Agents....Pages 115-139
Macromolecular Imprinting for Improved Health Security....Pages 141-160
Electrochemical DNA Biosensors for Bioterrorism Prevention....Pages 161-180
Biosensors for the Express Evaluation of the Level of Genotoxicity of Chemical Substances....Pages 181-197
Efficiency of Instrumental Analytical Approaches at the Control of Bacterial Infections in Water, Foods and Feeds....Pages 199-229
Biosensors for the Detection of Emerging Marine Toxins....Pages 231-248
Aptasensor Technologies Developed for Detection of Toxins....Pages 249-259
Electrochemical and Acoustic Biosensors Based on DNA Aptamers for Detection Mycotoxins....Pages 261-286
Electrochemical Biosensors for Food Security: Allergens and Adulterants Detection....Pages 287-307
Redox Labeling of Nucleic Acids for Electrochemical Analysis of Nucleotide Sequences and DNA Damage....Pages 309-331
Biosensing of Neurotoxicity to Prevent Bioterrorist Threats and Harmful Algal Blooms....Pages 333-348
Biosensors for Detection of Anticholinesterase Agents....Pages 349-384
Efficiency of Non-label Optical Biosensors for the Express Control of Toxic Agents in Food....Pages 385-412
Sensors for Rapid Detection of Environmental Toxicity in Blood of Poisoned People....Pages 413-430
Emerging Biosensor for Pesticide Detection....Pages 431-442
Label-Free Optical Biosensors for Monitoring Cellular Processes and Cytotoxic Agents at Interfaces Using Guided Modes and Advanced Phase-Contrast Imaging Techniques....Pages 443-468
Electrochemical Biosensors for Food Security: Mycotoxins Detection....Pages 469-490
Comparative Studies on Optical Biosensors for Detection of Bio-Toxins....Pages 491-508
โฆ Subjects
Security Science and Technology; Nanotechnology; Analytical Chemistry; Environmental Monitoring/Analysis; Electrochemistry