A Portable Salivary 17β-Estradiol Sensor with Label-free Organic Field-effect Transistor

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a portable sensor for the non-invasive detection of 17β-estradiol in saliva, promoting easier hormone monitoring.
• Developed a salivary sensor based on organic field-effect transistors.
• Utilized a label-free approach for hormone detection.
• Tested the sensor's performance under various conditions.
• The sensor achieved high sensitivity for 17β-estradiol in saliva samples.
• Demonstrated potential for real-time monitoring of hormone levels.
• Indicated that the sensor can be used outside laboratory settings.