Aptamer-molecularly imprinted polymer sensors for the detection of bacteria in water

Bacteria pose a significant threat to human health as they can cause diseases and outbreaks; therefore rapid, easy, and specific detection of bacteria in a short time is crucial. Various methods such as polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay have been developed for bacteria detection. However, most of these methods require sample preparation, trained personnel, and 2-4 days for identification. In this study, an electrochemical sensor has been developed in which a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) and aptamer were used together as a bioreceptor for the multiplexed detection of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Non-Faradaic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was…

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