. . . . . . . . . .    ANM 2010     3rd International Conference on Advanced Nano Materials     12-15 September 2010 - Agadir, Morocco Back    Abstract ANMM212 NANOPARTICLES FOR DNA, PROTEIN AND CELL SENSING Arben Merkoçi ICREA & Institut Català de Nanotecnologia, CIN2 (ICN-CSIC), Bellaterra, Spain . The need for nucleic acid and protein based diagnostic tests has increased enormously in the last few years and the design of nanoparticles with special optical and electrochemical properties is bringing significant advantages in several fields being diagnostic one of the most important. In this context biosensor technology represents an interesting alternative for the development of efficient, fast, low-cost and user-friendly diagnostic devices. Between different biosensing alternatives the nanotechnology and nanomaterial oriented biosensors represent a very attractive tool for clinical applications. DNA, protein and even cell detections methodologies with interest for diagnostics and based on nonoparticles will be described. The developed devices are based on the use of special platforms which allows their future applications and extension in diagnostic. In addition the nanoparticle based biosensors are being offered as excellent screening alternatives to sophisticate and high cost equipments that require well prepared professionals for their use, including data treatment, prior obtaining of final results with interest for diagnostic and treatment. . © nanoAC . . . . . . . . . .

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