Nucleic acid aptamers are single-stranded DNA or RNA of 20–100 nucleotides in length that
have attracted substantial scientific interest due to their ability to specifically bind to target …

SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, remains among the main causes of global
mortality. Although antigen/antibody-based immunoassays and neutralizing antibodies …

SARS-CoV-2 is causing a pandemic of COVID-19, with high infectivity and significant
mortality. Currently, therapeutic options for COVID-19 are limited. Historically, metal …

Viral infections can cause serious diseases for humans and animals. Accurate and early
detection of viruses is often crucial for clinical diagnosis and therapy. Aptamers are mostly …

Infectious diseases are a serious global problem, which not only take an enormous human
toll but also incur tremendous economic losses. In combating infectious diseases, rapid and …

Aptamers have become coming-of-age molecular recognition elements in both diagnostic
and therapeutic applications. Generated by SELEX, the 'quality control'of aptamers, which …

Influenza viruses cause seasonal epidemics and pandemic outbreaks associated with
significant morbidity and mortality, and a huge cost. Since resistance to the existing anti …

Recent times have experienced more than ever the impact of viral infections in humans.
Viral infections are known to cause diseases not only in humans but also in plants and …

Viruses are infectious agents that can only replicate inside cells. Tests available to make an
early and effective diagnosis of viral diseases are mainly based on PCR, the gold-standard …

Appropriate diagnosis is the key factor for treatment of viral diseases. Time is the most
important factor in rapidly developing and epidemiologically dangerous diseases, such as …