VIT to develop aptamer-based POC diagnostic kit for COVID-19
VIT to develop aptamer-based POC diagnostic kit for COVID-19
08 April 2021 | News
Image caption- Schematic representation of the various diagnostic methods of COVID-19
A research team from the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has recently bagged a project, funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), to develop an aptamer-based point-of-care (POC) diagnostic kit for the detection of COVID-19.
An aptamer-based biosensor, also called aptasensor (APTAS), comprises of biorecognition element that detects the target of interest, which then undergoes transduction, to produce a detectable signal. Aptasensor uses aptamers as a biorecognition element, which favors more benefits over antibodies.