Recent Advances in Roles of Biomolecules in Biological Systems Flashcards
allow researchers to sequence single molecules of RNA without amplification.
third generation sequencing
Some engineered biomolecules, including humanized ___, have already entered the clinical trials for therapeutic use
Mab’s
a humanized Mab for breast cancer treatment, became the first drug designed by a biomolecular engineering approach and was approved by the FDA
Herceptin
New metabolites, including novel antibiotics that are active against resistant strains, will also be produced soon by recombinant organisms having
de novo engineered biosynthetic pathway
allows for the visualization of biomolecules at the nanometer scale.
scanning probe microscopy
is crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the properties and functions of biological systems at the most fundamental level.
imaging biomolecules
provides a powerful and nondestructive imaging optio
scanning probe microscopy
SPM is unique in visualizing intrinsically disordered biomolecules at the what meter scale (e.g., glycans).
nanometer
These sensors can detect biological molecules, bacteria, and cells. They are low cost, fast, and easy to use.
electrochemical biosensors
has become an attractive material in the field of electrochemical detection owing to its unique electrical properties
graphene
Nucleic acids can be used to form 3-dimensional ___ ___that can be tagged with biological and therapeutic compounds.
nano-scaffolds
an also be formulated from nucleic acids strands of DNA and RNA
nanoparticles
he current research in the development of bio-based nanoparticles have shown that the DNA and RNA nanoparticles can be utilised as ___ and can be tagged with various types of biological and therapeutic compounds such as aptamers, fluorophores, and oligonucleotides to carry its desired function
scaffolds
he current research in the development of bio-based nanoparticles have shown that the DNA and RNA nanoparticles can be utilised as scaffolds and can be tagged with various types of biological and therapeutic compounds such as ___ ___ ___
aptamers
fluorophobes
oligonucleotides
what sensing surfaces can be used to access biomolecular interactions
silver
copper
higly ordered pyrolytic graphite