Biosensors Based on Cholinesterases

Authors

  • M. Pohanka Faculty of Military Health Service, University of Defense, Hradec Králové

Keywords:

biosensor, acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, nerve agent, sarin, VX, immobilization, Alzheimer's disease

Abstract

The cholinesterase biosensors are analytical devices suitable for assay of cholinesterase inhibitors in the course of suppression of the biorecognition element activity. Both acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase are used for their assay. The biosensors can be used for assay of organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides, nerve agents, drugs in Alzheimer's disease and myasthenia treatment. The review summarizes the knowledge of cholin­esterases, their immobilization and inhibitors as well as shows examples of their activities.

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Published

2013-02-15

How to Cite

Pohanka, M. (2013). Biosensors Based on Cholinesterases. Chemické Listy, 107(2), 121–125. Retrieved from http://w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/763

Issue

Vol. 107 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Articles