LC-MS based methods for detecting mycotoxins in grain extracts
Advanced LC-MS based methods for detecting mycotoxins in grain extracts offer improved accuracy over commercial lateral flow devices. Developed by experts with over 20 years of experience, these methods target major mycotoxins like aflatoxins and ochratoxins.
Overview
The LC-MS based methods for detecting mycotoxins in grain extracts represent a significant advancement in food safety analysis. Developed by researchers with over two decades of experience in mycotoxin research, these methods are designed to provide high accuracy and reliability in detecting harmful compounds such as aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and other major mycotoxins. By offering a more precise alternative to commercial lateral flow devices, these methods enhance the ability to monitor and manage food safety risks effectively.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Utilizes liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for precise detection of mycotoxins.
- Capable of single and multi-toxin detection, covering major mycotoxins including aflatoxins, ochratoxins, fumonisins, deoxynivalenol, and zearalenone.
- Developed by a team with extensive experience in analytical techniques such as ELISA, HPLC, and LC-MS.
- Provides data that can confirm results from commercial lateral flow devices, ensuring accuracy.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at Technology Readiness Level 6, indicating that it has been validated in a relevant environment and is ready for further testing and development in operational settings.
About University of Missouri, Columbia
Founded as Missouri’s flagship land‑grant, the University of Missouri–Columbia is a comprehensive public research university serving a large student body and partners statewide. Industry engages on campus through co‑located research cores, a research park and incubator in Columbia, and access to a high‑power university research reactor supporting isotope production and advanced testing. An integrated academic health system enables clinical studies and translation, while a statewide extension and agricultural research network links companies to field sites, producers, and community testbeds across Missouri. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, USDA, and DOE. A dedicated tech transfer office supports IP, licensing, and sponsored‑research agreements.
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