Nanoarchitectonics for Abused-Drug Biosensors

Small. 2022 Mar;18(10):e2104847. doi: 10.1002/smll.202104847. Epub 2021 Dec 9.

Abstract

Rapid, accessible, and highly accurate biosensors for the detection of addictive and abused drugs are needed to reduce the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction. Modern sensors that utilize next-generation technologies, e.g., nanobiotechnology and nanoarchitectonics, have triggered revolutionary progress in the field as they allow accurate detection and tracking of trace levels of major classes of drugs. This paper reviews advances in the field of biosensors for the detection of commonly abused drugs, both prescribed such as codeine and morphine, and illegal narcotics like cocaine.

Keywords: abused drug detection; aptamers; biosensors; nanoarchitectonics; nanoarchitecture.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques*
  • Cocaine*
  • Illicit Drugs*
  • Morphine

Substances

  • Illicit Drugs
  • Morphine
  • Cocaine