Rational hapten design enables monoclonal antibody-based immunoassays for class-selective detection of phthalate esters in edible oils.
Phthalate esters (PAEs) are frequently detected in edible oils, necessitating rapid detection methods. However, the small molecular size and high structural similarity of PAEs make it challenging to develop antibodies that combine analytical sensitivity with group-selective recognition. Herein, a monoclonal antibody (m...