Novel Research and Applications of Aptasensors Based on Evolutional Selection of Aptamers

Dear Colleagues,

Aptasensors are highly sensitive and specific biosensors that utilize aptamers instead of antibodies as novel molecular recognition elements. In recent years, aptasensors have evolved rapidly, with numerous fundamental studies highlighting their use in medicine, food safety, and environmental applications. However, further research is still needed to better understand the molecular interactions and affinity characterizations of aptamers with various analytes, which are essential to improve the design and construction of aptasensors.

To promote progress in this field, this Special Issue highlights the latest advancements in aptamer research and aptasensor development. This Special Issue welcomes high-quality original research and review articles presenting novel studies on aptasensors and their applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following research areas:

1. Novel aptamer selection, characterization, identification, and evaluation practices;
2. Fundamental studies of aptamer-based sensing mechanisms;
3. Applicable utilizations of optical, electrical, and other aptasensors;
4. Aptasensors for medical applications;
5. Aptasensors for analysis of food contaminants or environmental pollutants;
6. Aptasensors for fast onsite or POCT detection;
7. Aptasensor array or multiple functional aptasensors for high-throughput analysis;
8. Aptasensors for real-time process management or surveillance;
9. Aptasensors integrated into functional nanomaterial assemblies for better analytical performance;
10. Artificial intelligence-aided aptasensors for high-quality analysis.

Prof. Dr. Yiyang Dong
Prof. Dr. Sai Wang
Dr. Liling Hao
Guest Editors

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