2. OPTIMIZATION OF CONJUGATE RELEASE AND ANTIBODY CONCENTRATIONS IN THE CAPTURING ZONES TO ENHANCE THE SENSITIVITY OF LATERAL FLOW IMMUNOASSAY FOR DETECTION OF AFLATOXIN B 1
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Abstract
Objectives: Optimization of conjugate release and antibody concentrations in the capturing zones to enhance the sensitivity of lateral flow immunoassay for detection of Aflatoxin B1.
Methods: Optimal parameters include: the concentration of monoclonal antibodies spread in the capturing zones, the effects of different chemical buffers for pre-treatment conjugate pad.
Results: The concentration of the capturing antibody in the test line were 0,75 mg/ml. The results showed that the stability of the antibody and the conjugate release were highest when using borate buffer and sucrose.
Conclusions: We have enhanced the sensitivity of Lateral flow immunoassay by optimizing important parameters affecting detection limit and color signal intensity on test line.
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Keywords
Lateral flow immunoassay; LFIA; rapid detection; Aflatoxin B1; sensitivity.
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