Baggiani C, Giovannoli C, Anfossi L. Man-Made Synthetic Receptors for Capture and Analysis of Ochratoxin A.
Toxins (Basel) 2015;
7:4083-98. [PMID:
26473924 DOI:
10.3390/toxins7104083]
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Abstract
Contemporary analytical methods have the sensitivity required for Ochratoxin A detection and quantification, but direct application of these methods on real samples can be rarely performed because of matrix complexity. Thus, efficient sample pre-treatment methods are needed. Recent years have seen the increasing use of artificial recognition systems as a viable alternative to natural receptors, because these materials seem to be particularly suitable for applications where selectivity for Ochratoxin A is essential. In this review, molecularly imprinted polymers, aptamers and tailor-made peptides for Ochratoxin A capture and analysis with particular attention to solid phase extraction applications will be discussed.
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