Enzyme-based amperometric galactose biosensors: a review

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This review (with 35 references) summarizes the various strategies used in biosensors for galactose, and their analytical performance. A brief comparison of the enzyme immobilization methods employed and the analytical performance characteristics of a range of galactose biosensors are first summarized in tabular form and then described in detail. Selected examples have been included to demonstrate the various applications of these biosensors to real samples. Following an introduction into the field that covers the significance of sensing galactose in various fields, the review covers biosensors based on the use of galactose oxidase, with a discussion of methods for their immobilization (via cross-linking, adsorption, covalent bonding and entrapment). This is followed by a short section on biosensors based on the use of galactose dehydrogenase. The conclusion section summarizes the state of the art and addresses current challenges. © 2017, The Author(s).

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Disposable sensors, Electrochemistry, Enzyme immobilization, Galactose dehydrogenase, Galactose oxidase, Glucose, Hydrogen peroxide, Modified electrodes, Redox mediators, Screen-printed electrodes

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