title: [Microbial sensors: achievements, problems, prospects].
abstract: The review summarizes the literature data on the design of laboratory and commercial types of biosensors based on living cells of microorganisms. The following aspects are discussed: microbiological, biochemical and physical fundamentals of microbial sensors; operation modes and fields of application of cell-based biosensors; immobilization technique for biological recognition systems; benefits and problems in this field of biotechnology.
authors.forename: Ia I
authors.initials: IaI
authors.lastname: Korpan
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: El'skaia
mesh_terms: D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D002384:Catalysis; D004563:Electrochemistry; D008829:Microbiology