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“Bananatrode” — An electrochemical biosensor for dompamine

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A new type of biocatalytic membrane electrode utilizing banana pulp tissue slices for sensing catecholamine neurotransmitters is described. This amperometric-based probe for the measurement of dopamine exhibits high biocatalytic activity, good time stability, and favorable selectivity.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Delaware, 19716, Newark, Delaware

    J. S. Sidwell & G. A. Rechnitz

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Sidwell, J.S., Rechnitz, G.A. “Bananatrode” — An electrochemical biosensor for dompamine. Biotechnol Lett 7, 419–422 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01166215

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