Cantilever Biosensors
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An increasing number of recent reports confirm the potential of MC sensors for environmental and biomedical applications, and the multifaceted functionality of MCs indicates their uniqueness as compared with more traditional sensor designs. Unlike many other types of transducers for chemical sensors, MCs are simple mechanical devices. They are tiny plates or leaf springs, typically 0.2-1 ìm thick, 20-100 ìm wide, and 100-500 ìm long, which are connected on one end to an appropriate support for convenient handling. This article only seeks to make a specialized comment on the latest applications of cantilever biosensors in the field of Biological, Physical and Chemical Sciences. Likewise, the reader is also provided with some of the potentials of these biosensors which offer detailed information on the specific molecular interactions. In addition, reference is made to the principle of functioning, achievements and tendencies of this efficient tool.
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