The introduction of the in vitro evolution method known as SELEX (systematic evolution of
ligands by exponential enrichment) more than 30 years ago led to the conception of …

Aptamers are short single-stranded DNA or RNA oligonucleotides isolated from randomized
libraries, presenting high affinity and specificity toward targets with similar to antibodies …

The monitoring of environmental pollution requires fast, reliable, cost-effective and small
devices. This need explains the recent trends in the development of biosensing devices for …

The versatility of RNA in sensing and interacting with small molecules, proteins and other
nucleic acids while encoding genetic instructions for protein translation makes it a powerful …

Within the last decade, the application range of aptamers in biochemistry and medicine has
expanded rapidly. More than just a replacement for antibodies, these intrinsically structured …

Aptamers are nucleic acid analogues of antibodies with high affinity to different targets, such
as cells, viruses, proteins, inorganic materials, and coenzymes. Empirical approaches allow …

Since the invention of the first biosensors 70 years ago, they have turned into valuable and
versatile tools for various applications, ranging from disease diagnosis to environmental …

Aptamers are oligonucleotide receptors with great potential for sensing and therapeutic
applications. They are isolated from random libraries through an in vitro method termed …

Lateral flow assay (LFA) has made a paradigm shift in the in vitro diagnosis field due to its
rapid turnaround time, ease of operation and exceptional affordability. Currently used LFAs …

Since 1990, numerous methods for aptamer selection have been developed, although a
quantitative comparison of their sequence enrichment is lacking. In this study, we compared …