Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Immunosensors for diagnostic applications.
- Journal:
- Parasitology research
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Cruz, Helder J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Biosensors Laboratory
Plain-English summary
Immunosensors are tools that can help veterinarians diagnose diseases in pets more quickly and accurately. They work by detecting specific substances in the body and turning that information into an electrical signal, which makes it easier to identify health issues, check for drugs, and ensure food quality. Recent advancements in technology have improved these sensors, making them more sensitive and specific. The article discusses various techniques currently used in veterinary diagnostics and highlights some promising future developments. Overall, these innovations could significantly enhance how veterinarians monitor and treat pets.
Abstract
Immunosensors can play an important role in the improvement of veterinary diagnostics in areas such as the diagnosis of diseases, drug detection and food quality control, by providing applications with rapid detection, high sensitivity and specificity. Associated with advances in biochemistry, biotechnology, electronics and microfabrication, new transduction devices that translate a biological interaction into an electrical signal have been developed. An overview of the current immunoassay techniques used in standard diagnosis is presented. This includes a brief description of the different immunosensor transducer principles and some examples of present and future developments.
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