Work

Role of Paper-Based Sensors in Fight against Cancer for the Developing World

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: Cancer is one of the major killers across the globe. According to the WHO, more than 10 million people succumbed to cancer in the year 2020 alone. The early detection of cancer is key to reducing the mortality rate. In low- and medium-income countries, the screening facilities are limited due to a scarcity of resources and equipment. Paper-based microfluidics provide a platform for a low-cost, biodegradable micro-total analysis system (µTAS) that can be used for the detection of critical biomarkers for cancer screening. This work aims to review and provide a perspective on various available paper-based methods for cancer screening. The work includes an overview of paper-based sensors, the analytes that can be detected and the detection, and readout methods used.

Source: Biosensors

DOI: 10.3390/bios12090737

Authors: Amey Dukle, Arputharaj Joseph Nathanael, Balaji Panchapakesan, Tae-Hwan Oh

Institutions: Vellore Institute of Technology University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Yeungnam University

Language: English

Topic: Biosensors and Analytical Detection

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,094