Diverse Biomolecular Probes in the Development of Single-Molecule Biosensors
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 137
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Interests: multiphoton absorbing materials; two-photon photochemistry; in vivo and ex vivo two-photon fluorescence bioimaging; magnetic polymeric and sol-gel nanocomposites; site-specific fluorophore labeling; fluorescent-based sensors and bioimaging probes; photodynamic therapy agents; nanostructured functional organic and polymeric materials; two-photon based 3D high density optical data storage
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Dear Colleagues,
Biomolecular probes occupy a pivot role in the development of single-molecule biosensors, which have been explored for the purpose of unveiling biological processes and physiological states. These probes are well designed to integrate with a range of techniques, including fluorescence, electrochemiluminescence, and nanopores. They offer the selective identification and sensitive quantification of target molecules, thereby improving the performance of biosensors. In recent years, a variety of biomolecular probes, including fluorescent dyes, quantum dots, and aptamers, have been exploited for various purposes, significantly propelling progress in the fields of clinical diagnosis, drug development, and metabolic research. The theme of this Special Issue is “Diverse Biomolecular Probes in the Development of Single-Molecule Biosensors”, and we invite original articles and comprehensive reviews that focus on the development and application of innovative biomolecular probes in the field of single-molecule biosensing. We aim to present the latest advancements in the application of biomolecular probes for investigating biological processes and physiological states.
Prof. Dr. Kevin D. Belfield
Dr. Xiaohan Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomolecular probes
- single-molecule method
- biosensors
- diseases diagnosis
- biomarkers
- nanotechnology
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