Nitric Oxide Sensors for Biological Applications

Authors

Nicole M. Iverson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Eric M. Hofferber, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Joseph A. Stapleton, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2018

Citation

Chemosensors 2018, 6, 8

Comments

© 2018 by the authors.

Open access

doi:10.3390/chemosensors6010008

Abstract

Nitric oxide (NO) is an essential signaling molecule within biological systems and is believed to be involved in numerous diseases. As a result of NO’s high reaction rate, the detection of the concentration of NO, let alone the presence or absence of the molecule, is extremely difficult. Researchers have developed multiple assays and probes in an attempt to quantify NO within biological solutions, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. This review highlights many of the current NO sensors, from those that are commercially available to the newest sensors being optimized in research labs, to assist in the understanding and utilization of NO sensors in biological fields.