Biosensors for Biogenic Amines: A Review

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry

Background:

• Biogenic amines (BAs) are biomolecules linked to toxicity and carcinogenicity.
• High BA concentrations in food signify poor quality and potential spoilage.
• BAs form via microbial amino acid decarboxylation, indicating food deterioration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent literature on biogenic amines (BAs) in food.
• To provide an overview of BA assay formats and biosensor structures.
• To highlight research on biorecognition elements, transducers, and biosensor integration.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent scientific publications on biogenic amines.
• Analysis of BA assay formats, including enzyme, nucleic acid, whole cell, and antibody-based methods.
• Examination of biosensor components: biorecognition elements and transducers.

Main Results:

• Biogenic amines are crucial indicators of food quality and safety.
• Various assay formats exist for BA detection, utilizing different biorecognition elements.
• Significant research focuses on integrating biorecognition elements and transducers in biosensors for BA analysis.

Conclusions:

• Biogenic amines are vital markers for assessing food quality and safety.
• Biosensors offer promising avenues for sensitive and specific BA detection in food.
• Continued research on biosensor components is essential for improved food analysis.