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Advances in wearable electrochemical antibody-based sensors for cortisol sensing

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Cortisol is a crucial hormone involving many physiological processes. Hence, cortisol detection is essential. This review highlights the key progress made on wearable electrochemical sensors using antibodies. It covers the design, principle, and electroanalytical methodology for detecting cortisol noninvasively. This article also analyzes and collects the analytical performances of electrochemical cortisol sensors. The development of these sensors continues to face challenges such as biofouling, sample management, sensitivity, flexibility, stability, and recognition layer performance. It is also necessary to develop a sensitive electrode and material. This article also presents potential strategies for designing antibody electrodes and provides examples of sensing systems. Additionally, it discusses the challenges in translating research into practical applications.

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We would like to thank the Talent Management Project of Prince of Songkla University and the Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI).

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I.J. received support from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT, Grant No. N41A640129), Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand.

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Khumngern, S., Jeerapan, I. Advances in wearable electrochemical antibody-based sensors for cortisol sensing. Anal Bioanal Chem 415, 3863–3877 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-023-04577-y

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