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Recent Developments in Nanomaterial-based Sensing of Human Pathogens
- 1st Edition - March 11, 2024
- Editors: Seshadri Reddy Ankireddy, Viswanath Buddolla
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 8 5 7 4 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 8 5 7 5 - 5
Recent Developments in Nanomaterial-based Sensing of Human Pathogens is a comprehensive book providing recent insights into nanomaterial-based sensing of human pathogens. The… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRecent Developments in Nanomaterial-based Sensing of Human Pathogens is a comprehensive book providing recent insights into nanomaterial-based sensing of human pathogens. The chapters cover diverse topics, including nanosensor analytical properties, the intersection of nanosensors and biological markers in pathogenic diseases, nanodevices in neurological infections, foodborne pathogen detection, viral and bacterial biomarkers, fungal disease diagnostics, mycoplasma-triggered inflammation, protozoan diseases, and mycoplasma clinical detection. This book serves as a valuable resource showcasing cutting-edge advancements in nanotechnology for pathogen detection, contributing to improved diagnosis and disease management across various domains.
- Presents in-depth coverage of nanosensors for a wide range of human pathogens
- Combines insights from nanotechnology, biology, and medicine for holistic pathogen detection
- Shows cutting-edge progress in analytics, biomarker detection, and innovative nanodevices for improved pathogen sensing
- Highlights clinical importance, serving as a valuable resource for pathogen detection and diagnostics
Post-graduate students, researchers, and scientists working in the field of nanotechnology, nanotechnology-based application technologies, and applied microbiology Graduate, and Postgraduate students
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- 1. Progress in the development of smart and high-performing analytical tools to detect infectious diseases using nanomaterial-based sensors: sensitivity, rapidity of reaction, selectivity, and robustness
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Salient features for the development of nano-sensors in nanomaterials
- Requirements for colorimetric sensors/point-of-care kits for the detection of pathogens
- Requirements for fluorescence sensors/point-of-care kits for the detection of pathogens
- Requirements for conductometry sensors/point-of-care kits for the detection of pathogens
- Limitations and future prospectives
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 2. Nanosensors in detection of biological markers of pathogenic diseases: novel strategies in biology and medicine
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of biomarkers in diagnosis of infectious diseases
- Conventional methods and their limitations
- Nano sensors for detection of pathogens
- Biorecognition elements for nano biosensors
- Biomarkers and nano biosensors for detection of pathogens in current day biological and medical research
- Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 3. Nanodevices in neurological infections: an update
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Factors for neurodegeneration leading central nervous system–associated disorders
- Infections-mediated neurodegeneration: importance in the current scenario
- Nanodevices role in various fields of health sector
- Nanodevices in medical science
- Nanodevices-mediated pathogens sensing in neurodegenerative diseases
- Possibilities of nanodevices-mediated treatments in neurodegenerative diseases
- Advantages and challenges of nanotechnology in neurodegeneration diagnosis and treatments
- Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 4. Foodborne pathogen detection using nanomaterial-based biosensors: recent trends
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods for detecting foodborne pathogens currently in use
- Important features of nanosensors to detect pathogens
- Electrochemical nanosensors for foodborne bacterial detection
- Electrochemical technique
- Foodborne pathogen detection using optical nanosensors
- Techniques of optics
- Pathogen detection with other types of nanosensors
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- 5. Biomarkers of human viral infections and their role in the diagnosis
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Types of biomarkers for viral infections
- Various biomarkers for different viral infections
- Rationale behind selecting biomarkers for the treatment of viral infections
- Micro-RNA biomarkers for infectious diseases
- Commercially available diagnostic tool for viral biomarkers
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 6. Advances in nanomaterial-mediated sensing methods for detecting human-pathogenic DNA viruses
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 7. Nanotechnology advancements in detecting pathogenic human RNA viruses
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Diseases caused by RNA viruses
- Existing viral diagnostic methods and their limitations
- Limitations
- Human-infective RNA viruses: diversity and epidemiological characteristics
- Importance of nanotechnology in detection and diagnosis of RNA viruses
- Recent trends in diagnosing pathogenic RNA viruses using nanotechnology
- Future prospective
- Summary and conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- 8. Novel nanotechnology approaches for the detection of human viral pathogens: a comprehensive review
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Human pathogenic viruses
- Existing methods of virus detection and limitation
- Nanobiosensor
- Types of nanobiosensors
- Role and significance of substrates in molecular recognition processes in biosensors
- Emerging nanotechnology approaches for virus detection
- Advantages of nano-based detection
- Disadvantages of nano-based detection
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- Further reading
- 9. Bacterial pathogen biomarkers of human and their importance in rapid diagnosis
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Biomarkers for bacterial infection
- Procalcitonin
- Interleukin
- Serum amyloid A
- Cluster of differentiation 14
- Heparin-binding protein
- Other biomarkers
- Biosensors in detecting bacterial infection
- Potential application of nanoparticles as bacterial sensors
- Gold nanoparticles as bacterial sensors
- Silver nanoparticles as bacterial sensors
- Magnetic nanoparticles as bacterial sensors
- Other forms of nanoparticles and bacterial detection
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 10. Nanotechnology integration in sensing platforms for significant improvements in pathogenic bacteria detection capabilities and device functionality
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Nanotechnology’s impact on pathogenic bacteria detection
- Biosensors for pathogenic bacteria detection
- Role of nanomaterials in biosensors
- Analytical performance and characteristics of a perfect nano-based biosensor for the detection of pathogenic bacteria
- Nano-based lab-on-a-chips in the detection of pathogenic bacteria
- Limitations of existing technologies versus nano-based LOC with reference to pathogenic bacteria detection
- Future prospective and conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 11. Role of molecular biomarkers in the diagnosis of fungal diseases using nanomaterial-based sensing platforms
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Conventional diagnostic methods and limitations
- Biosensors for fungal detection
- Nanomaterial-based sensors
- Steps involved in designing a biosensor for pathogen detection
- Current and future fungal biosensors and biomarkers
- Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 12. Current fungal diagnostics and the development of novel biophysical technologies for selective new sensitive fungal biosensors to augment traditional diagnostic techniques
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Dynamic impact of COVID-19 on the immune system: paving the path to severe fungal infections—significance of expedited diagnostic processes during the pandemic period
- Diagnostic techniques
- Medical device-associated fungal infections: a complex challenge
- Enhancing antifungal biocompatibility
- Revolutionizing nano-drug delivery systems
- Recent advances in utilizing nanoscale materials for fungal detection
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in fungal diagnostics
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 13. Identification of clinical features and biomarkers that predict mycoplasma-associated human diseases
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Clinical presentation of mycoplasma infection
- Biomarkers
- Lactate dehydrogenase
- Immunoglobulin M assays
- Combination of initial markers
- Metabolomics
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- 14. Recent trends in nanotechnology for managing protozoan diseases
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Existing laboratory tests for the intestinal protozoa in India and their limitations
- Microscopic examination
- Immunodiagnosis of protozoan infections
- Molecular tests for protozoan infections
- Importance of nanotechnology in detecting human protozoan pathogens
- Recent developments in the detection of protozoan pathogens by nanotechnology
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- 15. Rapid and sensitive nanotechnology-based Mycoplasma detection methods for clinical specimens: recent advances
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Mycoplasma infection in humans
- Current understanding of serological diagnostics and nucleic acid amplification methods and their limitations
- Importance of nanotechnology-based detection of Mycoplasma spp. for rapid and accurate detection
- Recent developments of nanotechnology-based detection of Mycoplasma spp
- Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 356
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 11, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443185748
- eBook ISBN: 9780443185755
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Seshadri Reddy Ankireddy
Dr. Seshadri Reddy Ankireddy earned his PhD in chemical and biological engineering from Gachon University in South Korea and subsequently, an additional three years of postdoctoral research experience from the same institution. Currently, he is a research coordinator and scientist at the Dr. Buddolla’s Institute of Life Sciences in India. Dr. Reddy’s research interests focus on nanomaterials, MOF-mediated biosensing, drug delivery, and renewable energy applications. He has also authored and published more than 35 research articles in internationally renowned journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical Sciences, Dr. Buddolla’s Institute of Life Sciences, Tirupati, IndiaVB
Viswanath Buddolla
Dr. Viswanath Buddolla holds Master’s and PhD degrees in microbiology and previously served as a faculty in bionanotechnology at Gachon University in South Korea. Currently, he is the founder director of the Dr. Buddolla’s Institute of Life Sciences in India. His research expertise lies in applied microbiology and bionanotechnology, reflected in numerous research articles published in prestigious journals and 10 authored/edited books, showcasing his significant contributions to these fields.
Affiliations and expertise
Founder and Director, Dr. Buddolla’s Institute of Life Sciences, Tirupati, IndiaRead Recent Developments in Nanomaterial-based Sensing of Human Pathogens on ScienceDirect