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Different classes of cell-based biosensors are introduced. These include devices to measure cell-cell contact and set-ups to determine metabolic products. Main emphasis is put on sensors based on nerve-cell networks which are able to detect neuro-active compounds. The different experimental set-ups are explained and examples for typical applications are given. A main point concerns new achievements and prospects for future developments.
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Received: 26 August 1999 / Revised: 29 November 1999 / Accepted: 11 December 1999
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Ziegler, C. Cell-based biosensors. Fresenius J Anal Chem 366, 552–559 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002160051550
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002160051550