Nanozyme-Based Sensing Platforms for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Chemosensors (ISSN 2227-9040). This special issue belongs to the section "(Bio)chemical Sensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanozymes, as artificial enzymes with tunable catalytic activities, have revolutionized biomedical sensing by overcoming the limitations of natural enzymes, including instability, high cost, and immunogenicity. This Special Issue highlights their transformative potential in diagnostics, disease monitoring, and point-of-care testing.
Nanozyme-based sensors enable ultrasensitive detection of biomarkers (e.g., glucose, pathogens) through colorimetric or electrochemical signals, with detection limits surpassing those of traditional methods. Beyond sensing, nanozymes integrate diagnosis and therapy by modulating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Antioxidant nanozymes mitigate oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases, while pro-oxidant variants selectively kill tumor cells. This dual functionality bridges the gap between diagnostic and therapeutic platforms.
Recent breakthroughs include biomimetic cascade catalysis, where nanozymes mimic multi-enzyme pathways for complex analyte detection. Their stability under harsh conditions (e.g., extreme pH and temperature) ensures reliability in resource-limited settings.
Dr. Tao Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanozyme
- biosensor
- bacterial detection
- electrochemical sensing
- biomedical applications
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