INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES, cilt.272, sa.1, ss.1-18, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women and is a prevalent kind of cancerous growth,
representing a substantial risk to women’s health. Early detection of breast cancer is essential for effective
treatment and improved survival rates. Biomarkers, active substances that signal the existence and advancement
of a tumor, play a significant role in the early detection of breast cancer. Hence, accurate identification of
biomarkers for tumors is crucial for diagnosing and treating breast cancer. However, the primary diagnostic
methods used for the detection of breast cancer require specific equipment, skilled professionals, and specialized
analysis, leading to elevated detection expenses. Regarding this obstacle, recent studies emphasize electrochemical biosensors as more advanced and sensitive detection tools compared to traditional methods. Electrochemical biosensors are employed to identify biomarkers that act as unique indicators for the onset, recurrence,
and monitoring of therapeutic interventions for breast cancer.
This study aims to provide a summary of the electrochemical biosensors that have been employed for the
detection of breast cancer at an early stage over the past decade. Initially, the text provides concise information
about breast cancer and tumor biomarkers. Subsequently, an in-depth analysis is conducted to systematically
review the progress of electrochemical biosensors developed for the stable, specific, and sensitive identification
of biomarkers associated with breast cancer. Particular emphasis was given to crucial clinical biomarkers, specifically the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2). The analysis then explores the limitations and
challenges inherent in the design of effective biosensors for diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Ultimately, we
provided an overview of future research directions and concluded by outlining the advantages of electrochemical
biosensor approaches