Abstract
The activities and transmissions of microorganisms are closely related to human, and all kinds of diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms have attracted attention in the world and brought many challenges to human health and public health. The traditional microbial detection technologies have characteristics of longer detection cycle and complicated processes, therefore, which can no longer meet the detection requirements in the field of public health. At present, it is the focus to develop and design a novel, rapid, and simple microbial detection method in the field of public health. Herein, this article summarized the development of aptamer biosensor technologies for detection of microorganism in the aspect of bacteria, viruses, and toxins in detail, including optical aptamer sensors such as fluorometry and colorimetry, electrochemical aptamer sensors, and other technologies combined with aptamer.
Key points
• Aptamer biosensor is a good platform for microbial detection.
• Aptamer biosensors include optical sensors and electrochemical sensors.
• Aptamer sensors have been widely used in the detection of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
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This work was supported by the National Science Foundation of China under Grant [21676305] and Food and Drug Safety Science and Technology projects of Hunan Food and Drug Administration [R201704].
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Yi, J., Xiao, W., Li, G. et al. The research of aptamer biosensor technologies for detection of microorganism. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 104, 9877–9890 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-020-10940-1
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