Investigators from Ewha Womans University Report New Data on Biomarkers (Metal-organic Frameworks As a Fluorescent Probe for Detection of Pathogenic Biomarkers In Human Urine).

Researchers from Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea have conducted a study on the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as fluorescent probes for detecting pathogenic biomarkers in human urine. MOFs are highly porous materials with diverse chemical and physical properties, making them suitable for sensing applications. The researchers found that MOF test papers can confirm the presence of target molecules through visual observation under UV light. This research has potential applications in disease diagnosis, including pheochromocytoma, toluene exposure, vitamin deficiencies, gout, hyperuricemia, cancers, body disorders, and teratogenicity. The study concludes that MOFs offer a convenient and cost-effective solution for detecting biomarkers in human urine with high selectivity and low detection limits. [Extracted from the article]