Recent progress of rapid detection technologies for mycotoxins.

Area of Science:

• Food Safety and Toxicology
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biotechnology

Background:

• Mycotoxins present significant carcinogenic and genotoxic risks, impacting global food safety.
• Traditional detection methods are inadequate for large-scale, real-time monitoring needs.
• Advanced materials and sensor technologies offer promising solutions for rapid food contamination detection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the classification and detection requirements for mycotoxins.
• To discuss the development of recognition elements, sample preparation, and detection signals.
• To highlight recent advancements in rapid mycotoxin detection technologies.

Main Methods:

• Review of scientific literature on mycotoxin detection.
• Analysis of immunoassays, aptamer-based methods, and biosensors.
• Evaluation of advantages and limitations of current rapid detection technologies.

Main Results:

• Immunoassays, aptamer-based methods, and biosensors show significant potential for rapid mycotoxin detection.
• Each technology presents unique advantages and limitations regarding sensitivity, specificity, and cost.
• Progress in recognition elements and detection signals is key to improving detection efficiency.

Conclusions:

• Rapid detection technologies are essential for effective mycotoxin monitoring and food safety.
• Further development is needed to optimize aptamer, immunoassay, and biosensor platforms.
• Future research should focus on enhancing efficiency, speed, and accessibility of mycotoxin detection methods.