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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Small-Molecule Detection in Biological Fluids: The Emerging Role of Potentiometric Biosensors.

Nikola Lenar, Beata Paczosa-Bator

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Nikola LenarFaculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Krakow, Mickiewicza 30, PL-30059 Krakow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-7482-6767
Beata Paczosa-BatorFaculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Krakow, Mickiewicza 30, PL-30059 Krakow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2838-462X

Funding

Research project supported by program "Excellence initiative-research university" for the AGH University of Krakow.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Detecting small molecules in biological fluids is essential for diagnosing diseases, monitoring therapy, and studying how the body works. Traditional biosensing methods-such as amperometric, optical, or piezoelectric systems-offer excellent sensitivity but often rely on complex instruments, additional reagents, or time-consuming sample preparation. Potentiometric biosensors, by contrast, provide a simpler, low-power, and label-free alternative that can operate directly in biological environments. This review explores the latest progress in potentiometric biosensing for small-molecule detection, focusing on new solid-contact materials and advanced sensing membranes and compact device designs. We also discuss key challenges, including biofouling, matrix effects, and signal drift, together with promising strategies such as antifouling coatings, nanostructured interfaces, and calibration-free operation. Finally, we highlight how combining potentiometric sensors with artificial intelligence, digital data processing, and flexible electronics is shaping the future of personalized and point-of-care diagnostics. By summarizing recent advances and identifying remaining barriers, this review aims to show why potentiometric biosensors are becoming a powerful and versatile platform for next-generation biomedical analysis.

Indexed as

Biosensing TechniquesBody FluidsHumansPotentiometrybiological fluidspoint-of-care diagnosticspotentiometric biosensorssmall-molecule detectionsolid-contact electrodes

Identifiers

PMID41373756
PMCPMC12691722

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