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  • Biotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Mycotoxin contamination poses significant risks to food safety and human health.
  • Existing immunoassay methods often face challenges with sensitivity and non-specific binding.
  • Development of advanced microarray platforms is crucial for rapid and reliable mycotoxin detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a non-fouling antigen competitive immunoassay microarray for simultaneous detection of multiple mycotoxins.
  • To utilize a polymer brush synthesized via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) for enhanced assay performance.
  • To demonstrate the capability of the microarray for detecting specific mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA), and zearalenone (ZEN).

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of a poly[oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate-co-glycidyl methacrylate] (POEGMA-co-GMA) polymer brush on glass slides using SI-ATRP.
  • Immobilization of specific monoclonal antibodies and antigens onto the polymer brush via epoxy groups.
  • Characterization of the polymer brush for protein loading and non-specific adsorption resistance.
  • Validation of the microarray for multiplex detection of AFB1, OTA, and ZEN.

Main Results:

  • The synthesized POEGMA-co-GMA polymer brush exhibited excellent non-fouling properties, significantly suppressing non-specific protein adsorption.
  • High and uniform antigen loading was achieved on the polymer brush surface.
  • The immunoassay microarray demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for the simultaneous detection of AFB1, OTA, and ZEN.
  • The platform showed potential for multiplexed mycotoxin analysis in complex samples.

Conclusions:

  • The developed polymer brush-based immunoassay microarray offers a promising platform for sensitive and simultaneous detection of multiple mycotoxins.
  • The non-fouling nature of the polymer brush is critical for achieving high assay performance and reliability.
  • This technology has significant implications for food safety monitoring and quality control.