DNA arrays, electronic noses and tongues, biosensors and receptors for rapid detection of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins: A review
- 1 April 2005
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Food Additives & Contaminants
- Vol. 22 (4), 335-344
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02652030500070176
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of how microsystem technology tools can be applied to the development of rapid, out–of–laboratory measurement capabilities for the determinations of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in foodstuffs. Most of the topics discussed are all under investigation within the European Commission–sponsored project Good–Food (FP6–IST). These are DNA arrays, electronic noses and electronic tongues for the detection of fungal contaminants in feed, and biosensors and chemical sensors based on microfabricated electrode systems, antibodies and novel synthetic receptors for the detection of specific mycotoxins. The approach to resolution of these difficult measurement problems in real matrices requires a multidisciplinary approach. The technology tools discussed can provide a route to the rapid, on–site generation of data that can aid the safe production of high–quality foodstuffs.Keywords
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