“…These novel strategies are based on various functional nanomaterials and different principles such as fluorescence, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, colorimetry, surface plasmon resonance, electrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, and electrochemiluminescence. − Fluorescence-based methods are most commonly used for the determination of miRNAs due to their high sensitivity and simple operation . Various nanomaterials with fluorescence emission or quenching functions such as gold nanoparticles (Au NPs), Ti 3 C 2 T x , MoS 2 , g-C 3 N 4 , black phosphorus, graphene oxide, MnO 2 nanosheets, magnetic nanoparticles, metal-organic frameworks, and covalent organic frameworks have been explored for the detection of miRNAs. − Among them, Au NPs can effectively quench the fluorescence of fluorescent molecules through an energy transfer phenomenon. For instance, Zhao et al constructed a molecular beacon by attaching Cy5-modified hairpin probes to Au NP-coated polystyrene microbeads .…”