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Recent advances in electrochemical sensors for vitamin sensing: toward point-of-care micronutrient assessment.

Bhavana Anchan, Saritha U Kamath, Gayathri M Rao, Shobha U Kamath, Aparna R Pai, Suresh D Kulkarni, Shounak De, Ajeetkumar Patil

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Review in Discover nano, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Bhavana AnchanManipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Saritha U KamathDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Gayathri M RaoDepartment of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Shobha U KamathDepartment of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Aparna R PaiDepartment of Neurology, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Suresh D KulkarniManipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Shounak DeDepartment of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Ajeetkumar PatilManipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India. ajeetkumar.p@manipal.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, are essential for maintaining normal health. Micronutrient deficiency can lead to various health complications. Assessing micronutrient levels is crucial, as early and routine micronutrient assessment and supplementation can help prevent deficiencies. Current assessment methods, such as Immunoassays, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-ultra-violet (UV) spectroscopy/fluorescence detection (FLD), liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and similar techniques, are sophisticated, expensive, time-consuming, and require trained professionals. These limitations have prompted the development of point-of-care (POC) micronutrient screening devices that are simple, quick, reliable, and cost-effective. Electrochemical biosensors are one of the most promising analytical platforms for healthcare and other applications. This review focuses on the recent advances in electrochemical biosensors for vitamin sensing. It covers various types of electrochemical biosensors, including amperometric, potentiometric, and impedimetric biosensors, and discusses challenges associated with biosensors for potential use in healthcare as a routine vitamin assessment method.

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PMID40938556
PMCPMC12431997

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