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1. Self-powered photoelectrochemical aptasensor based on CHA-triggered G-quadruplex/hemin cascade for homogeneous detection of ochratoxin A in a separated-coupling electrolysis system

   Biosensors & bioelectronics · IF 10.7 · 2026-09-01 · 5 citations · score 23.5

   To address the challenge of electroactive interferences derived from complex food matrices during homogeneous photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensing, a "separated-coupling" electrolysis platform was rationally engineered for the ultrasensitive detection of ochratoxin A (OTA). Based on the analysis of the conduction…

2. A novel triple-mode sensor utilizing trimetallic derived fluorescent carbon dots nanozyme for tetracycline determination

   Biosensors & bioelectronics · IF 10.7 · 2026-09-01 · 3 citations · score 21.7

   Tetracycline (TC) is notoriously resistant to degradation in natural environments, which contributes to its prolonged persistence and widespread contamination. Improper or excessive use of TC can lead to multifaceted hazards. In this study, we developed a trimetallic-doped carbon dots (Fe,Cu,Ce-CDs)-based composite…

3. A bimetallic metal-organic framework-based aptasensor for dual-mode colorimetric and fluorescent detection of Fumonisin B(1)

   Talanta · IF 6.1 · 2026-09-01 · 1 citation · score 17.1

   Fumonisin B1 (FB1) is a secondary metabolite produced by Fusarium species and is considered one of the most dangerous mycotoxins. It is widely present in maize and other agricultural commodities, posing severe threats to human health and animal husbandry. Consequently, the development of a convenient and rapid…

4. A 3D Multiarm PEG/Aptamer-Engineered Interface with Superior Antifouling and Selectivity for Trace Aflatoxin Profiling

   Analytical chemistry · IF 6.7 · 2026-09-08 · 0 citations · score 13.7

   It is challenging to develop a highly selective and antifouling mass spectrometry (MS) ionization interface for the rapid and sensitive detection of trace analytes in complex matrices, such as aflatoxins (AFs) in Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) and milk. In this study, a bifunctional 8-arm PEG derivative…

5. Multi-screening of beta-lactam antibiotics in milk based on Fe(3)O(4)@phage/bacteria system and aggregation induced emission luminogen

   Analytica chimica acta · IF 5.4 · 2026-09-08 · 0 citations · score 13.3

   BACKGROUND: For the previous rapid screening methods, antibody, molecularly imprinted polymer, aptamer and receptor are the usually used recognition reagents. It is well known that there are many antibiotic receptors on bacterial surface, so in theory the whole bacterium can be used as recognition reagent for…

6. Selection and characterization of biofilm-degrading aptamers against Vibrio anguillarum, Vibrio alginolyticus, and Vibrio harveyi and their target protein interaction analysis

   Food microbiology · 2026-09-01 · 1 citation · score 13.2

   Vibrio is an important pathogenic bacterium, and its pathogenicity and drug resistance are greatly enhanced by its biofilm-forming ability, posing serious threats to food safety and public health. The present study employed Inhibition-Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX) technology to…

7. A dual-recognition paper-based sensor integrating a Ru/Co nanoparticle-single-atom catalytic interface for trace bisphenol A monitoring in complex matrices

   The Analyst · IF 4.2 · 2026-09-07 · 0 citations · score 12.6

   Although there has been relatively widespread exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in the environment and consumer products, the sensitivity and selectivity of the current electrochemical sensors are still inadequate for accurate on-site monitoring of complex samples. To fill this deficiency, we have developed a flexible,…

8. Sensitive Detection of Biomarker Using Multifunctional Aptamer-Modified Fluorescent E. coli O157:H7

   Analytical Chemistry · IF 6.7 · 2026-09-04 · 0 citations · score 12.3

   Abstract Highly sensitive quantification of biomarkers is essential for disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and prognosis evaluation. Recently, nanomaterial-based immunosensors have attracted increasing attention due to their high sensitivity. However, the preparation of nanomaterials is often complex, costly,…

9. Programmable Electrochemical Cefapirin Antibiotic Aptasensor Powered by Highly Conductive Bimetallic NiCu(HITP) MOF and Dendritic DNA Amplifications

   Analytical chemistry · IF 6.7 · 2026-09-01 · 0 citations · score 11.3

   Residues of veterinary antibiotics in animal-derived foods motivate the development of analytical methods that combine high sensitivity with straightforward operation. Cefapirin, a β-lactam used extensively for the treatment of bovine mastitis, may persist in milk and other commodities; therefore, sensitive detection…

10. Au-Ag NFs@Pt NCs nanozymes-driven aptasensor for sensitive visual detection of aflatoxin B1 in peanut

    Talanta · IF 6.1 · 2026-09-01 · 0 citations · score 11.2

    Nanozyme-based aptasensors still face challenges, including low catalytic activity and inverse signal correlation, which hinder their advancement in the field of food safety. To address these issues, this study developed a novel nanozyme-based colorimetric aptasensor for the high-performance detection of AFB1.…

11. Ultra-sensitive acrylamide detection in potato chips extract based on carbon paste electrode modified with liposomes carrying ferrocene-labeled aptamer

    Talanta · IF 6.1 · 2026-09-01 · 0 citations · score 11.2

    The rapid and sensitive detection of acrylamide in thermally processed food products has attracted significant scientific interest. Herein, we report a novel electrochemical aptasensor that integrates a ferrocene-labeled DNA aptamer within a liposome-based nanostructured interface for enhanced signal transduction. The…

12. A 3D-printed extraction device based on aptamer-functionalized metal-organic frameworks for ochratoxin A determination in alcoholic beverages

    Talanta · IF 6.1 · 2026-09-01 · 0 citations · score 11.2

    This work reports the development of a 3D-printed extraction device coated with an aptamer-functionalized metal-organic framework (Apt@MOF) for the selective extraction of ochratoxin A (OTA) from alcoholic beverages. Several MOFs were initially screened under dispersive solid-phase extraction (dSPE) conditions,…

13. Recent advances of colorimetric sensors based on laccase-mimicking nanozymes

    Talanta · IF 6.1 · 2026-09-01 · 0 citations · score 11.2

    Natural laccase exhibits poor stability, high cost, strict storage requirements and weak recyclability, which greatly limits its utility in colorimetric sensing and catalytic remediation. Laccase-mimicking nanozymes circumvent these shortcomings. Copper derivatives replicate laccase Cu(I)/Cu(II) redox via tailored…

14. Nanomaterial-enabled sensing of paraquat in food and environmental matrices: mechanisms, materials, and analytical challenges

    Analytical methods : advancing methods and applications · IF 3.0 · 2026-09-04 · 0 citations · score 11.0

    Paraquat (PQ), a highly toxic herbicide banned in several countries yet still widely used globally, poses severe threats to human health and ecosystems through acute poisoning and chronic exposure via contaminated food and water. Despite numerous analytical methods, rapid, sensitive, and field-deployable detection…

15. Signal-amplified electrochemical aptasensor based on multi-branched circular DNA and bimetallic nanomaterials for sensitive histamine detection in complex food matrices

    Analytica Chimica Acta · IF 5.4 · 2026-09-01 · 0 citations · score 11.0

16. Computer-assisted hapten design enables aptamer and hybrid aptamer-antibody rapid assays for detection of citrinin in red yeast rice

    Food chemistry · IF 8.8 · 2026-08-29 · 0 citations · score 10.8

    Citrinin (CTN), a nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic mycotoxin frequently found in red yeast rice, requires rapid and reliable detection. Here, six CTN haptens were rationally designed using computational chemistry, and two optimal structures were selected for generating CTN-specific aptamers via systematic evolution of…

17. Construction of two fluorescence aptasensors with RecJ(f) exonuclease-induced signal amplification for detecting aflatoxin B1

    The Analyst · IF 4.2 · 2026-09-01 · 0 citations · score 10.6

    Aflatoxin contamination, especially aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), is a major global health concern. There is an urgent need to develop rapid, highly sensitive and specific sensing platforms. In this study, two fluorescence aptasensors were developed for AFB1 detection. The first used quantum dots (QDs) combined with aptamers…

18. An integrated protein detection platform based on “lock-and-cage” sensors and digital microfluidics

    Biosensors and Bioelectronics · IF 10.7 · 2026-08-27 · 0 citations · score 10.5

    Data-driven protein engineering has enabled biosensors that directly couple molecular recognition with measurable signal outputs, providing a powerful strategy for rapid protein analysis. However, their integration into automated and portable analytical systems remains limited. Here, we developed an integrated…

19. A synergistically enhanced electrochemiluminescent aptasensor based on antenna effect and localized surface plasmon resonance for chloramphenicol assessment

    Talanta · IF 6.1 · 2026-08-29 · 0 citations · score 10.2

    Chloramphenicol (CAP) is a serious antibiotic residue in milk that poses health risks to consumers, prompting the exploration of exceptionally responsive diagnostic techniques such as electrochemiluminescence (ECL). Lanthanide-based coordination polymers exhibit promising ECL via the intrinsic antenna effect, yet they…

20. An integrated litmus test platform for low-background detection and photothermal inactivation of Salmonella typhimurium via HCR-urease signal amplification

    Food chemistry · IF 8.8 · 2026-08-27 · 0 citations · score 10.1

    Herein, we propose a novel "low-background" biosensing platform integrating magnetic separation and hybridization chain reaction (HCR) for signal amplification, enabling ratiometric colorimetric detection and visual observation of S. typhimurium. In the presence of S. typhimurium, specific aptamer recognition triggers…