%0 Journal Article %T Magnetic Particle-Based Hybrid Platforms for Bioanalytical Sensors %A Lia Stanciu %A Yu-Ho Won %A Mallikarjunarao Ganesana %A Silvana Andreescu %J Sensors %D 2009 %I MDPI AG %R 10.3390/s90402976 %X Biomagnetic nano and microparticles platforms have attracted considerable interest in the field of biological sensors due to their interesting physico-chemical properties, high specific surface area, good mechanical stability and opportunities for generating magneto-switchable devices. This review discusses recent advances in the development and characterization of active biomagnetic nanoassemblies, their interaction with biological molecules and their use in bioanalytical sensors. %K Biomagnetic materials %K composite magnetic materials %K bio-immobilization %K biological sensors %U http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/9/4/2976