Zearala-V AQUADelivers Accurate Quantitative Results in a
Matter of Minutes
MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 5, 2018--
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced VICAM™, a Waters™
Business, introduced a new user-friendly lateral flow zearalenone strip
test. The Zearala-V
AQUA™ uses the proven sensitivity and selectivity of
VICAM’s monoclonal antibodies to accurately detect and measure
zearalenone at levels as low as 0.1 ppm and as high as 5.0 ppm.
Zearala-V AQUA eliminates the need for organic solvents using a
water-based dilution-free extraction. The sample preparation procedure
saves time and materials, and the test strip develops in just 5 minutes.
Digital results are displayed on the Vertu® Lateral Flow
reader, eliminating the need for subjective visual interpretation.
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Zearalenone is a unique mycotoxin in that it is chemically similar to
estrogen and results in serious reproductive and health risks in pigs
and ruminant animals. Studies have shown that contamination of swine
feed, for example, even at very low levels (1 ppm), can inhibit or halt
embryo growth, reduce fertility and impact the overall health and
well-being of livestock animals. There is also a risk of exposure in the
human diet, as zearalenone may remain stable even after being exposed to
processing.
Traditional laboratory-based methods of zearalenone monitoring can take
a substantial amount of time and resources to complete. The Zearala-V
AQUA enables on-site monitoring that provides precise quantitative
results minutes after sample extraction. This allows farm, storage and
feed processing environments to ensure higher productivity while
reducing unexpected contamination from zearalenone.
“Field-based, solvent-free detection provides an environmentally
sustainable method for the detection of mycotoxins, particularly
zearalenone, for food and agriculture,” said Marjorie Radlo-Zandi,
Managing Director, VICAM. “The release of the Zearala-V AQUA is just the
latest example of VICAM’s commitment to purposeful innovation; we now
offer a complete line-up of solvent-free, fully quantitative detection
methods for all major mycotoxins.”
About Waters Corporation (www.waters.com)
Waters
Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement
company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal
analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for
nearly 60 years. With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters
operates directly in 31 countries, including 15 manufacturing
facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.
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