Aptamers in Biotechnology

Urmann, Katharina; Walter, Johanna-Gabriela

This book reviews the development, characterization and applications of aptamers in different areas of biotechnology ranging from therapeutics to diagnostics and protein purification. Hailed as chemical antibodies, these single-stranded nucleic acid receptors were predicted to supersede antibodies in traditional assays, such as ELISA, within a short time. While this has yet to happen, readers will find in this book a deep insight into the progress of aptamer technology and a critical discussion about the limitations that need to be overcome in order to find wider acceptance and use outside of the still relatively small aptamer-community.

This book covers all aspects of aptamer generation and application for the aptamer-experienced reader and curious novice alike, with the addition of an industry perspective on the future of aptamer-use in biotechnology. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-08-01

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030540609

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-54061-6

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 215.0