Electrochemical Techniques for the Detection of Cancer Cells and Cell-Surface Glycan Expression: A Mini Review

摘要

Developing novel methods for the detection of cancer cells and glycan expression on cell surface is urgently imperative. Electrochemical biosensors have attracted considerable attention for the detection of cancer cells in view of their sensitivity, simple in operation, rapid response, and compatibility with miniaturization. In this work, we focused on the recent progress in the development of electrochemical methods for the detection of cancer cells of lung, breast, colorectal liver, leukemia, cervical carcinoma, and burkitt's lymphoma. Also, the electrochemical techniques used for monitoring the glycan expression on cell surface were summarized.