Description
Zearalenone ELISA Ordering Information
| Cat Code. | Method | Assay Time | Limit of Detection (LoD) | Cross Reactivity |
| BXEFT19A | ELISA 96T | 20mins | Cereals/Feed: 10pb (wheat based); 20ppb (maize based) DDGS: 10ppb |
Zearalenone 100%; α-zearalenol 62%; Zearalenone 24%; α-zearalenol 10 % β-zearalenol 8%; β-zearalenol 5% |
Zearalenone, a macrocyclic β-resorcyclic acid lactone, is a non-steroidal estrogenic mycotoxin produced as a secondary metabolite by numerous species of Fusarium. Zearalenone contamination commonly occurs in corn, wheat, barley, oats, cereals, grains, and other grain-based food products. With growing awareness of the adverse effects of endocrine disruptors on human health, monitoring zearalenone levels in food has become increasingly critical. Zearalenone closely mimics 17β-estradiol, the principal estrogen hormone produced by the human ovary, enabling it to bind to estrogen receptors in mammalian target cells. This interaction can disrupt hormonal balance, potentially impacting reproductive health and other physiological processes. Reliable food safety testing and mycotoxin monitoring are therefore essential to mitigate human exposure to zearalenone and ensure compliance with regulatory limits in cereals and grain products.
