“…Aptamers are functionalized RNA or ssDNA that bind specifically to specific targets and are screened by systematic evolution of ligands by the exponential enrichment technique (SELEX), which are known as artificial antibodies. − Due to the advantages of high specificity, easy preparation, high affinity, low immunogenicity, and a wide target range, aptamers are increasingly used in food, medicine, analytical chemistry, and other fields. ,, Particularly, aptamers have been recently reported as new molecular recognition elements for the detection of sialic acid or sialic acid modified sugars. , Therefore, it is promising to develop new aptamer-based biosensors for 6′-SL detection. So far, diverse technologies including electrochemistry, colorimetry, fluorescence, , electrochemiluminescence, and photoelectrochemistry have been applied for the construction of aptamer-based biosensors. However, few of them can be used to visualize and monitor α-2,3-linked or α-2,6-linked Neu5Ac in living cells.…”