Potential of magnetic nanoparticles for Hepatitis B virus detection

Two billion people living in world have Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection at some stage of their life. Even years after its discovery, existing diagnostic tools are not proficient enough to be wielded efficiently. There is a need for a quick, orderly, sensitive and economical method for HBV screening. Fortuitously; the diverse, groundbreaking and fascinating field of nanotechnology offers a prospect for development of such superlative diagnostic utensils. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) are one of the auspicious nano-diagnostic implements, having the potential to sense and isolate HBV. The functioning principle of MNP is centered on the direct or indirect attachment of MNP to the virus or its components. When a magnetic field is applied, the entire composite is isolated with it or occasionally becomes detectable supported by other sensing devices. The present review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in HBV diagnosing nanotechnologies, specifically magnetic nanoparticle technology. In addition, this manuscript tends to open new gate ways in the future outlook of nano-diagnostics.

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Author Sajid Umar DKU Faculty