Cristian Sima

Dr. Cristian Sima

"Carol Davila" Medicine and Pharmacy University

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 April 2020 in Sensors
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JSJacobus (Koos) Frederick Van Staden
Jacobus (Koos) Frederick Van Staden
DGDamaris Gheorghe
Damaris Gheorghe
Viorel JingaViorel Jinga
Viorel Jinga
CSCristian Sima
Cristian Sima
MGMarius Geanta
Marius Geanta
Bladder cancer is one of the most common urologic malignancies, which is more frequent in men than in women. The early diagnosis for this type of cancer still remains a challenge, therefore, the development of a fast screening test for whole blood and tumor tissue samples may save lives. Four biomarkers, p53, E-cadherin, bladder tumor antigen (BTA), and hyaluronic acid were considered for the screening tests using stochastic needle sensors. Three stochastic needle sensors, based on graphite powder and modified with three types of chitosan, were designed and characterized for the screening test. The proposed sensors showed low limits of quantification, and high sensitivity and selectivity levels. The recoveries of p53, E-cadherin, BTA, and hyaluronic acid in whole blood samples and tissue samples were higher than 95.00% with a relative standard deviation lower than 1.00%.