Revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics: A shift from traditional techniques to biosensors

Cervical cancer is the most important contributor to ailment and death among females universally, highlighting the urgent need for effective diagnostic tools. Traditional diagnostic techniques, such as Pap smears and HPV testing, though effective, suffer from limitations including invasiveness, vari...

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Main Authors: Ubaid Mushtaq Naikoo, Roberto Pilloton, Humaira Farooqi, Jagriti Narang
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
Series:Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590137025000147
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description Cervical cancer is the most important contributor to ailment and death among females universally, highlighting the urgent need for effective diagnostic tools. Traditional diagnostic techniques, such as Pap smears and HPV testing, though effective, suffer from limitations including invasiveness, variable sensitivity, and dependence on clinical infrastructure. This review explores the transformative potential of biosensors as a non-invasive, cost-effective, and sensitive alternative for cervical cancer diagnostics. Comprehensive analysis of current biosensor technologies, emphasizing their mechanisms, advantages, and potential to overcome the drawbacks of conventional methods. Furthermore, the review discusses recent advancements in biosensor design, including integrating nanomaterials and point-of-care systems, which enhance their diagnostic accuracy and accessibility. Key challenges in the clinical translation of biosensors are also addressed, along with potential solutions and future research directions. By highlighting the shift from traditional techniques to biosensors, this review underscores the promise of these innovative tools in improving early detection and patient outcomes in cervical cancer care.
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spelling doaj-art-394d512477b44f4b94b1213a62736e0e2025-02-08T05:01:00ZengElsevierBiosensors and Bioelectronics: X2590-13702025-05-0123100587Revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics: A shift from traditional techniques to biosensorsUbaid Mushtaq Naikoo0Roberto Pilloton1Humaira Farooqi2Jagriti Narang3Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, 110062, IndiaInstitute of Crystallography, National Research Council, 00143, Rome, Italy; Corresponding author.Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, 110062, India; Corresponding author.Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, 110062, India; Corresponding author.Cervical cancer is the most important contributor to ailment and death among females universally, highlighting the urgent need for effective diagnostic tools. Traditional diagnostic techniques, such as Pap smears and HPV testing, though effective, suffer from limitations including invasiveness, variable sensitivity, and dependence on clinical infrastructure. This review explores the transformative potential of biosensors as a non-invasive, cost-effective, and sensitive alternative for cervical cancer diagnostics. Comprehensive analysis of current biosensor technologies, emphasizing their mechanisms, advantages, and potential to overcome the drawbacks of conventional methods. Furthermore, the review discusses recent advancements in biosensor design, including integrating nanomaterials and point-of-care systems, which enhance their diagnostic accuracy and accessibility. Key challenges in the clinical translation of biosensors are also addressed, along with potential solutions and future research directions. By highlighting the shift from traditional techniques to biosensors, this review underscores the promise of these innovative tools in improving early detection and patient outcomes in cervical cancer care.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590137025000147Cervical cancerTraditional techniquesBiosensorsNanotechnologySmart detection
spellingShingle Ubaid Mushtaq Naikoo
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Revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics: A shift from traditional techniques to biosensors
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Cervical cancer
Traditional techniques
Biosensors
Nanotechnology
Smart detection
title Revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics: A shift from traditional techniques to biosensors
title_full Revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics: A shift from traditional techniques to biosensors
title_fullStr Revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics: A shift from traditional techniques to biosensors
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title_short Revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics: A shift from traditional techniques to biosensors
title_sort revolutionizing cervical cancer diagnostics a shift from traditional techniques to biosensors
topic Cervical cancer
Traditional techniques
Biosensors
Nanotechnology
Smart detection
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590137025000147
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