biotrode

An electric circuit in which plant enzymes are integrated directly into an electrode, allowing measurement of the molecules of biochemical interest.

Examples, potential biotrodes
• Bananas contain polyphenol oxidase, which measures dopamine.
• Corn kernels contain pyruvate decarboxylase, which measures pyruvate.
• Sugar beets contain tyrosinase.
• Jack beans contain urease.

BioTrode

Pseudo-medicine
A head harness that delivers EMF pulsations, which is said to have some nebulously defined health benefits, such as an anti-ageing effect. There is no peer-reviewed data supporting its efficacy.

References in periodicals archive

We measured sample pH by use of a Hanna Instruments pH 213 Microprocessor pH meter or an ELIT 8 channel pH analyzer (NICO2000 Ltd.) equipped with a Hamilton Biotrode or a Jencons P 16 microelectrode designed for use in small-volume proteinaceous samples.

Continuous blood glucose monitoring with a thin-film optical sensor

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