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Application of Immunological Techniques in Detection of Food Allergens: A Review

HU Xiao-fei1, WANG Yao2, DENG Rui-guang1, ZHANG Gai-ping1,3,*   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Animal Immunology, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China;
    2. College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China;
    3. College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
  • Online:2014-04-25 Published:2014-05-13
  • Contact: ZHANG Gai-ping E-mail:zhanggaiping2003@163.com

Abstract:

The allergic reactions caused by food allergens are threatening human health and life. Currently, allergy
information on the packaging of food products is imperfect. Thus, development of technologies to detect food allergens is
critical to prevent allergy-causing foods from entering into circulation and to reduce the occurrence of allergic incidents.
This review summarizes recent applications of immunological technologies in the detection of food allergens, and discusses
future prospects in this field.

Key words: food allergens, immunological techniques, detection

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