Chapter 6: DNAzyme-Based Biosensors and Their Applications in Monitoring Environmental Water Sources

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• DNAzyme-Based Biosensors for Detecting Heavy Metals

• DNAzyme Based Biosensors For Detecting Bacteria And Bacterial Targets

• Using a DNAzyme as the Recognition Element

• Using DNAzymes as the Signal-Transducing and/or Signal-Amplifying Element

• DNAzyme-Based Biosensors for Detecting Small Molecules

• Outlook

• References