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Aptasensors application for cow's milk allergens detection and early warning: Progress, challenge, and perspective
Qingya Zhang1, Ting Liu1, Xiaomin Yuan1
1College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, 410004, China.
Talanta
|September 11, 2024
Summary
Cow's milk allergy (CMA) requires rapid detection. Aptasensors offer a promising solution for identifying milk allergens, enhancing safety for allergic individuals.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Cow's milk allergy (CMA) is a prevalent food allergy and public health concern.
- Preventing exposure to milk allergens is crucial for managing CMA.
- Existing detection methods like ELISA and PCR have limitations in speed and accuracy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current aptasensor technologies for detecting cow's milk allergens.
- To discuss the principles and applications of aptamer-based detection methods.
- To provide an outlook on the future of aptasensors in allergen detection.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on aptasensors for milk allergen detection.
- Analysis of aptamer properties, including specificity and selectivity.
- Discussion of various aptasensor formats and transduction elements.
Main Results:
- Aptamers offer high affinity and specificity for milk allergen detection.
- Aptasensors demonstrate potential for rapid, sensitive, and quantitative analysis.
- Recent advancements show promise in improving detection limits and practical applications.
Conclusions:
- Aptasensors represent a significant advancement in detecting cow's milk allergens.
- Further development is needed for widespread clinical and industrial application.
- Aptasensor technology can enhance safety and reduce adverse reactions in individuals with CMA.
