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Feature title: Simultaneous determination of mycotoxins
- using immunoaffinity columns in conjunction with HPLC or LC-MS/MS
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Mycotoxins Feature
Simultaneous
determination of
mycotoxins using
immunoaffinity columns
in conjunction with
HPLC or LC-MS/MS
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R-Biopharm Rhône Ltd.
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If such testing (as outlined below) is used in conjunction with preventative measures at all stages
in the production process, contamination risk to the consumer will be significantly reduced
Multi-Mycotoxin
Immunoaffinity Columns
A
flatoxin and Ochratoxin A were
Over the years, legislation for mycotoxins lateral flow devices commonly known as
some of the first mycotoxins
in food has increased to incorporate dipstick tests. • Time, labour and cost saving
of interest and are produced
additional matrices and toxins, such as R-Biopharm’s immunoaffinity columns • A single extraction protocol simplifies analysis
by Aspergillus and Penicillium fungi
the more commonly occurring Fusarium offer a simple and rapid solution, allowing • Simultaneous detection of mycotoxins in a single run
when foods such as nuts, cereals,
mycotoxins. legislative levels to be easily reached • Extremely sensitive, exceeding regulatory limits
dried fruit, herbs, spices and coffee
This increase has placed pressure on quantitatively by HPLC or LC-MS/MS. • Highly reproducible results
are stored under adverse conditions
laboratories to perform multiple mycotoxin • Manufactured under ISO Registered Quality Systems
of temperature and humidity.analysis on an ever-increasing range of Multi analysis in conjunction with
commodities. The result of either HPLC or LC-MS/MS
R-Biopharm's Immunoaffinity Columns
have been developed to easily clean up and concentrate
this is an increased demand for Immunoaffinity columns are the method
analytes from many complex matrices for analysis by
faster and less labour intensive of choice for the sample preparation for HPLC & LC-MS/MS
“Over the years, legislation for tests to allow more analyses regulatory mycotoxin analysis however Columns available for single or multi-mycotoxin determination
to be performed in a shorter there is a growing requirement for columns,
Mycotoxins
time period. that can offer multi analysis in conjunction
mycotoxins in food has increased to Currently, there are a wide with either HPLC or LC-MS/MS using a
Total Aflatoxins Ochratoxin A Fumonisins
Aflatoxin M1 Zearalenone T-2 & HT-2
variety of tests available for single extraction method and analytical run.
Deoxynivalenol
incorporate additional matrices and the detection of mycotoxins. R-Biopharm has developed a number
These include ‘traditional’ of new multimycotoxin immunoaffinity
toxins, such as the more commonly methods such as thin columns. Aflaochra Prep® and Easi- R-Biopharm Rhône Ltd.
layer chromatography and Extract® T-2 & HT-2 are for use in Block 10 Todd Campus Phone: +44 (0) 141 945 2924
West of Scotland Science Park Fax: +44 (0) 141 945 2925
occurring Fusarium mycotoxins” more rapid tests such as conjunction with HPLC. The most recent
Acre Road, Glasgow info@r-biopharmrhone.com
immuno af f init y columns , addition to its product line, DZT MS-Prep®,
Scotland G20 0XA www.r-biopharm.com
enzyme immunoassays or is designed for simultaneous detection of
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pelleting solutions
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In addition, the Sizer team has food and drink processes,
extensive technical knowledge biomass and Refuse
and expertise to ensure the Derived Fuel (RDF).
Sizer....The future of
company can provide valuable In addition, Sizer has pelleting since 1899
advice on all aspects of pelleting. the benefit of spare parts
Later this year, Sizer Ltd has distribution centres in the
exciting plans to launch its own UK and Holland, providing
range of small pellet machines, customers with the
ideal for laboratory testing of highest levels of service,
pellets or for domestic use. while also partnering with
“We offer a very flexible international distributors in
service, which means we can be countries such as Canada,
responsive to customer needs, Japan & Australia.
whether in the UK or overseas.
Customers will also be able More inforMation
to benefit from our ongoing Sizer Limited Whether you are looking for a pelleting press,
maintenance contracts to ensure Newburgh, Bessemer
the target mycotoxin a full production line or just spare parts,
“The multi-mycotoxin columns is present in the test
their pellet machines are running
to optimum efficiency, which helps
Way, Rotherham, South
Yorkshire, S60 1FB Sizer Pelleting Solutions makes a positive There are other
difference financially and environmentally.
ways to bind
sample, it is selectively United Kingdom
to minimize the risk of downtime,”
bound to the antibody
are manufactured using says Roger Pearson. Tel: +44 1709 724260
Telephone: +44(0)1709 724279 or email us:
in the column ; the
toxin is then released
Orbit pellet presses can be
Fax: +44 1709 839312
Email: info@sizer-pelleting.co.uk Suzanne Birley: suzanne.birley@sizer-pelleting.co.uk mycotoxins…
monoclonal antibodies which found across the world in a
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T5X
from the column using Website: www.sizer-pelleting.co.uk
a solvent. The eluate
are bound to a solid support” is injected onto the The parent company of Richard Sizer Ltd. Established 1899
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deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, T-2 and HT-2
MS system ready for
quantification (see Figure 1).
Camgrain APC
experience in the development of various
much more than
T
in conjunction with LC-MS/MS. The advantage of these new test formats, methods and services for the
The multi-mycotoxin columns are immunoaffinity columns is that only one
he new Camgrain APC decade of population
detection of mycotoxins. The company
site in the UK, which is in increase and changes in diet, The Complete a Toxinbinder
manufactured using monoclonal antibodies sample preparation method is required for plans to continue to develop tests for
additional to the 150,000 have highlighted the likely
which are bound to a solid support. quantifying several mycotoxins in a single other mycotoxins ahead of legislation
This enables isolation and concentration run therefore allowing greater sample
tonne plant at Linton just a few world-wide shortage of
and to provide the complete mycotoxin
miles away is now supplying foodstuffs and cereal crops.
BRICE-BAKER Solution T5X has four major actions :
of the target mycotoxin with high specificity throughput and a reduction in the use of solution for both large and small food
wheat destined for bread making Brice Baker has reacted
and improved sensitivity. solvents and consumables. companies. T5X binding components have been
exclusively for Sainsburys. to this development Brice-Baker has completed projects in
The development of faster, accurate selected in a sophisticated “in vivo”
Extraction by blending the food tests enables easier and more thorough More inforMation: positively plans to invest 22 countries. We supply high quality, model. Mycotoxins do not pass through
Having previously supplied 12 in new equipment for the
R-Biopharm AG
or feed sample with a solvent monitoring of foods by the supplier. If reliable products, supported by good service, the intestinal wall.
In all cases the toxins are extracted by such testing is used in conjunction with An der neuen storage silos 17 this manufacture of silos using
5000-tonne Bergstraße on
64297 site, Brice Baker had last year the latest corrugating plant
new Darmstadt, Germany provided by experienced professional staff. T5X stimulates the production of specific
blending the food or feed sample with a preventative measures at all stages in the
supplied four 12-metre diameter and the purchase of steel in
Tel: +49 61 51 81020 natural detoxication enzymes to catalyse
solvent, the extract is then filtered, diluted production process, contamination risk to Fax: +49 61 51 810220 silos, with
wet grain hopper coil form. the elimination of the mycotoxins.
and a small volume passed through the the consumer will be significantly reduced. Email: info@r-biopharm.de
aeration, to give a combined total “The present factory
immunoaffinity column by the analyst. If R - B i o p h a r m h a s ove r 2 0 ye a r s Website: www.r-biopharm.com T5X powerful antioxidants inhibit free
capacity of around 4200 tonnes of is no longer suitable and radicals and prevent cells' membrane
pre-drying storage. this investment has also from degradation.
Figure 1: Overview of Immmunoaffinity column procedure Brice Baker also supplied the enabled us to seek for new
40-metre conveyor bridge over premises to allow the plant T5X stimulates the non specific immune
the driers to feed the new silos, to work efficiently,” says the system to strengthen animals
designed to carry four 300-tonnes- company. Brice-Baker bulk storage silos +
per-hour conveyors. Alongside this materials handling + drying and cleaning
An additional 30,000 tonnes investment, new designs equipment + planning and installation by
of flat bunker storage was added are being investigated so experienced professional staff + good service
with under floor discharge that Brice Baker silos will = The Complete Solution.
systems. Brice Baker also supplied be easier to manufacture
conveyors, screw conveyors and and erect using standard Additives & difference
T: +44 (0)1480 216618 | F : +44 (0)1480 406226
elevators totalling around 1.6 km components. Deliveries
www.bricebaker.co.uk | E : info@bricebaker.co.uk
of either 300 or 600-tonnes-per- across the world will also be
made simpler by introducing a brand of the B.P. 394 - 56 009 VANNES Cedex - FRANCE
hour conveying equipment. Romer Labs ® UK Ltd - Ireland & UK
Tel: +44 845 519 5010, Fax: +44 1745 827150 group Neovia@evls.net
Predictions over the next such changes. e-Mail: enquiry@romerlabs.com
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