Antibodies for milk and soy allergen detection

Food Allergen Diagnostic Antibodies for Milk and Soy Proteins. Seeking highly sensitive antibodies to detect milk and soy allergens in food for diagnostic applications, ensuring safety and compliance.

What we are looking for:

Innovative antibody solutions for precise detection of milk and soy proteins in food products, enabling reliable diagnostic assays to enhance consumer safety and meet regulatory standards.

Must have Requirements are:

• Antibodies with high sensitivity for detecting low levels of milk proteins (e.g., caseins, β-lactoglobulin).
• Antibodies with high sensitivity for detecting low levels of soy proteins (e.g., Gly m 5, Gly m 6).
• Suitable for integration into diagnostic assays like ELISA or lateral flow tests.

Nice-to-have requirements are:

• High specificity with minimal cross-reactivity to other food proteins or allergens.
• Stability across various food matrices and processing conditions.
• Demonstrated performance in real-world food samples.
• Ability to detect allergens in processed foods where proteins may be denatured.

Out of scope:

• Antibodies targeting allergens other than milk and soy.
• Non-antibody based detection methods (e.g., mass spectrometry or DNA-based tests).
• Applications outside of food diagnostics, such as medical or environmental testing.

Please note: Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.