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HERO ID
2545860
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Review
Title
Immunoassays and biosensors for the detection of cyanobacterial toxins in water
Author(s)
Weller, MG
Year
2013
Is Peer Reviewed?
1
Journal
Sensors
ISSN:
1424-8220
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
13
Issue
11
Page Numbers
15085-15112
Language
English
PMID
24196435
DOI
10.3390/s131115085
Web of Science Id
WOS:000330321100045
Abstract
Algal blooms are a frequent phenomenon in nearly all kinds of fresh water. Global warming and eutrophication by waste water, air pollution and fertilizers seem to lead to an increased frequency of occurrence. Many cyanobacteria produce hazardous and quite persistent toxins, which can contaminate the respective water bodies. This may limit the use of the raw water for many purposes. The purification of the contaminated water might be quite costly, which makes a continuous and large scale treatment economically unfeasible in many cases. Due to the obvious risks of algal toxins, an online or mobile detection method would be highly desirable. Several biosensor systems have been presented in the literature for this purpose. In this review, their mode of operation, performance and general suitability for the intended purpose will be described and critically discussed. Finally, an outlook on current developments and future prospects will be given.
Keywords
algal toxins; cyanotoxins; biotoxins; blue-green algae; harmful algal blooms; microcystins; nodularins; anatoxin-a; anatoxin-a(s); cylindrospermopsin; saxitoxins
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Harmful Algal Blooms- Health Effects
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