Biosensors for Biogenic Amines: A Review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Vasconcelos, H (Author) Other; Coelho, LCC (Author) FCUP; Matias, A (Author) Other; Saraiva, C (Author) Other; Jorge, PAS (Author) FCUP; de Almeida, JMMM (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Biosensors-Basel

Vol. 11

Final page: 82

ISSN: 2079-6374

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 37 Citations

Scopus - 48 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-KH5

DOI: 10.3390/bios11030082

Abstract (EN): Biogenic amines (BAs) are well-known biomolecules, mostly for their toxic and carcinogenic effects. Commonly, they are used as an indicator of quality preservation in food and beverages since their presence in higher concentrations is associated with poor quality. With respect to BA's metabolic pathways, time plays a crucial factor in their formation. They are mainly formed by microbial decarboxylation of amino acids, which is closely related to food deterioration, therefore, making them unfit for human consumption. Pathogenic microorganisms grow in food without any noticeable change in odor, appearance, or taste, thus, they can reach toxic concentrations. The present review provides an overview of the most recent literature on BAs with special emphasis on food matrixes, including a description of the typical BA assay formats, along with its general structure, according to the biorecognition elements used (enzymes, nucleic acids, whole cells, and antibodies). The extensive and significant amount of research that has been done to the investigation of biorecognition elements, transducers, and their integration in biosensors, over the years has been reviewed.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 21