Early Warning Biosensors for Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents

Authors

  • Š. Bidmanová Enantis Ltd., Brno,
  • M. Pohanka Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defense, Hradec Králové
  • J. Cabal Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defense, Hradec Králové
  • Z. Prokop Enantis Ltd., Brno,
  • J. Damborský Enantis Ltd., Brno,

Abstract

Chemical warfare agents are toxic compounds showing negative effects on living organisms. This review focuses on detection of nerve and blister agents, which are two most important classes of chemical warfare agents. Main attention is paid to the construction and use of biosensors. Acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase and phosphotriesterase are presented as convenient biorecognition components of biosensors for detection of nerve agents, while dehalogenases are useful for detection of mustard agents.

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Published

2010-06-15

How to Cite

Bidmanová, Š., Pohanka, M., Cabal, J., Prokop, Z., & Damborský, J. (2010). Early Warning Biosensors for Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents. Chemické Listy, 104(5). Retrieved from http://ww.w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1293

Issue

Vol. 104 No. 5 (2010)

Section

Articles