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The biosensor field has grown enormously since the first demonstration of the biosensor concept by Leland C. Clark, Jr. in 1962. Today's biosensor market is dominated by glucose biosensors, mass-produced enzyme electrodes for the rapid self-diagnosis of blood glucose levels by diabetes sufferers. Here we take a historical look at the inception, growth, and development of the enzyme biosensor field from a commercial viewpoint. The current status of the technology is evaluated and future trends in this dynamic and fastmoving field are also anticipated.

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Newman, J.D., Setford, S.J. Enzymatic biosensors. Mol Biotechnol 32, 249–268 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1385/MB:32:3:249

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