Researchers from KAUST created paper biosensor that gauges glucose levels from patient’s saliva, potentially eliminating need to prick fingers with needle for blood

Briefing

Researchers from KAUST created paper biosensor that gauges glucose levels from patient's saliva, potentially eliminating need to prick fingers with needle for blood

January 15, 2019

Briefing
  • Glucose Monitoring Sensors – Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) developed paper biosensor that can detect glucose levels in patient’s saliva
  • Benefits – Sensors can replace need to prick fingers for blood several times a day to get glucose levels, while being low-cost and an easy method to monitor chronic diseases
  • Components – Printed microscale electrode patterns onto glossy paper sheets, while adding sensing layer containing enzyme and glucose oxidase, as well as coating made of nafion polymer membrane to negate ascorbic acid’s interference on conducting polymers
  • Shelf Life – Can last for one month if stored in sealed bag

Accelerator
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Sector
Healthcare/Health Sciences

Organization
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Source

Original Publication Date
December 20, 2018

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