Bacterial biosensors for monitoring toxic metals.
Biosensors utilize biological components to provide selectivity for monitoring compounds of environmental, clinical and industrial importance. A number of biosensors based on bacteria have recently been developed for monitoring toxic metals in the environment. The advantages and disadvantages of these types of biosensors are discussed.
Ramanathan
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Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40506-0055, USA.
Ensor
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Daunert
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D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D008670:Metals / Q000032:analysis*; D014118:Toxins, Biological / Q000032:analysis*
D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D008670:Metals; D014118:Toxins, Biological