Current status and future challenges of transition-metal oxides as enzyme-mimetics for detection of clinically relevant biomarkers: a comprehensive review

Key Points

• Transition-metal oxides can function effectively as enzyme-mimetics, providing potential for improved biomarker detection.
• The review emphasizes challenges such as stability in biological environments and selectivity for specific biomolecules.
• Critical analysis of current methodologies highlights the need for innovation in enzyme-mimetic applications for diagnostics.
• Future research is called for to enhance the efficiency of transition-metal oxides, aiming to improve clinical impact.