Biological recognition element

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001285",
  "term": "Biological recognition element",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A component of a biosensor or bioanalytical assay that specifically interacts with a target analyte. This element is typically a biomolecule, such as an antibody, enzyme, nucleic acid, or receptor, chosen for its high affinity and selectivity. The interaction between the recognition element and the analyte produces a measurable signal.",
  "synonyms": [
    "biochemical receptor",
    "biocomponent (at a biosensor)"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1127 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biological-recognition-element/"
}