aptasensor

aptasensor

English

Etymology

Blend of aptamer +‎ sensor

Noun

aptasensor (plural aptasensors)

1. An aptamer used as a biosensor.
   • 2015 September 4, “Detection of Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts on Fresh Produce Using DNA Aptamers”, in PLOS ONE‎, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0137455:

     The high sensitivity and specificity of the developed aptasensor suggests that this novel method is very promising for the detection and identification of C.