Fluorescent nanobiosensors for sensing glucose

Abstract

Glucose sensing in diabetes diagnosis and therapy is of great importance due to the prevalence of diabetes in the world. Furthermore, glucose sensing is also critical in the food and drug industries. Sensing glucose has been accomplished through various strategies, such as electrochemical or optical methods. Novel transducers made with nanomaterials that integrate fluorescent techniques have allowed for the development of advanced glucose sensors with superior sensitivity and convenience. In this review, glucose sensing by fluorescent nanobiosensor systems is discussed. Firstly, typical fluorescence emitting/interacting nanomaterials utilized in various glucose assays are discussed. Secondly, strategies for integrating fluorescent nanomaterials and biological sensing elements are reviewed and discussed. In summary, this review highlights the applicability of fluorescent nanomaterials, which makes them ideal for glucose sensing. Insight on the future direction of fluorescent nanobiosensor systems is also provided.