Disposable immunosensor for determination of leptin in serum and breast milk

07-May-2013 - Spain

Scientists in Spain have developed a disposable magnetic bead-based immunosensor to detect the hormone leptin. Leptin helps regulate food intake and is thought to play a role in obesity. This new sensor is very sensitive with a lower limit of detection than current immunoassays. The sensor was successfully tested on real samples including human serum, infant formula and breast milk.

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