Antibody for Listeria Detection
Highly specific monoclonal antibodies have been developed for use in bioassays and other diagnostic tools to detect the foodborne pathogen Listeria in various specimens.
Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) is a foodborne pathogen that infects mainly pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and immunocompromised hosts. Methods for detecting Listeria are in high demand, and the most effective methods require highly selective antibodies.
Purdue University researchers have generated monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against Listeria. Monoclonal antibodies are identical antibodies that all recognize the same epitope, a part of an antigen that is recognized by the immune system. These highly specific mAbs can be used in bioassays that detect Listeria in food, soil, water, or clinical specimens.
Advantages:
-Highly selective antibodies can be used for bioassays of other diagnostic tools
Potential Applications:
-Medical/Health
-Diagnostic testing
-Bioassay
-Food safety
TRL: 5
Intellectual Property:
N/A, N/A, N/A
Keywords: Listeria monocytogenes, foodborne pathogen detection, monoclonal antibodies, mAbs, highly selective antibodies, bioassays, diagnostic testing, medical health, food safety, clinical specimens