Ultrafast, Ultrahigh-Sensitivity Analysis of Aflatoxins

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins with a carcinogenic property and acute toxicity. They are measured by fluorescence detection HPLC and other instruments in order to prevent contamination of foods. Among four components (B1, B2, G1, G2) quantitated as the total aflatoxin, sensitivity for B1 and G1 is generally enhanced by a derivatization process using trifluoroacetic acid. Using the RF‐20Axs High‐Sensitivity Fluorescence Detector enables these components to be directly detected at a high sensitivity without any derivatization process.