Biomolecular Sensors

edited by Electra Gizeli
and Christopher Lowe

Biomolecular Sensors describes the development of this new technology covering the fundamental physics through to applications. The principles of biological recognition, immobilization techniques, and transducer technology are described in depth in order to provide the necessary background to readers from various disciplines.

Focusing on the study of antigen-antibody, DNA-protein and receptor-ligand binding events, the book covers biological applications and describes the commercial instruments available to exploit this technology in areas as diverse as biological research, medical applications and environmental monitoring. With contributions from internationally recognized experts, this is the essential reference for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates as well as professionals in this rapidly advancing field.

Contents

1. Principles of Biological Recognition-Antibody Structure and Biological Function
2. Protein-Protein Interactions
3. DNA Interactions
4. Immobilization Chemistry of Biological Recognition Molecules
5. Binding Isotherms and Kinetics of Immobilized Biological Systems
6. Optical Transducers
7. Acoustic Transducers
8. Capacitance-electrical Transducers
9. Enzymatic Signal-amplification Transduction
10. Surface Plasmon Resonance
11. Grating Coupler
12. Acoustic Immunosensor

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