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Hope on the Horizon? Aptamers in Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections.
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Genes . Jun2024, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p733. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Despite remarkable advances in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections (IFIs), rapid, specific, sensitive, and cost-effective detection methods remain elusive. Due to their stability, ease of production, and specificity to signature molecules of fungal pathogens, short single-stranded sequences of DNA, RNA, and XNA, collectively called aptamers, have emerged as promising diagnostic markers. In this perspective, we summarize recent progress in aptamer-based diagnostic tools for IFIs and discuss how these tools could potentially meet the needs and provide economical and simple solutions for point-of-care for better management of IFIs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MYCOSES
*APTAMERS
*SINGLE-stranded DNA
*ECHINOCANDINS
*DNA sequencing
*HOPE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20734425
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Genes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178192458
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15060733