Label-free optical biosensors are an intriguing option for the analyses of many analytes, as
they offer several advantages such as high sensitivity, direct and real-time measurement in …

Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with beneficial effects on human
health. Specifically, consumption of red wine and beer has shown a J-shape relation with …

Abstract Development of portable, sensitive and reliable devices for Ochratoxin A (OTA)
detection is highly demanded, especially for resource-limited regions. Herein, a novel paper …

Colorimetric assays have been widely developed for the detection of toxin ochratoxin A
(OTA), but most of them suffer from moderate sensitivity when they are adopted for the …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the most widespread and dangerous food contaminants.
Therefore, rapid, label-free and precise detection of low OTA concentrations requires novel …

Aptamer-based sensors have emerged as a major platform for detecting small-molecular
targets, because aptamers can be selected to bind these small molecules with higher affinity …

This review summarises developments in the determination of mycotoxins over a period
between mid-2014 and mid-2015. In tradition with previous articles of this series, analytical …

Ochratoxin A (OTA), a mycotoxin found in various food items, possesses significant health
risks due to its carcinogenic and toxic properties. Thus, detecting OTA is crucial to ensure …

Highlights•We discuss the performance of different nanophotonic biosensors.•We discuss
the advantages that nanophotonic label-free biosensors confer over standard …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a major concern for public health and the rapid detection of trace OTA
in food is always a challenge. To minimize OTA exposure to consumers, a nanobody (Nb) …