Express method for detection of Amanita phalloides amanitine toxins

Bull Exp Biol Med. 2006 Jan;141(1):110-1. doi: 10.1007/s10517-006-0107-2.

Abstract

Spectral studies of the interaction between amanitine and ethidium bromide fluorophore showed the appearance of a new intensive fluorescence band after addition of amanitine to ethidium bromide solution, caused by the formation of a charge-transfer complex. The new fluorescence band is located in a shorter wave region of the spectrum compared to ethidium bromide fluorescence band. Based on the results, a rapid fluorescent method for detection of amanitines was developed.

MeSH terms

  • Amanita / metabolism*
  • Amanitins / analysis*
  • Ethidium / chemistry
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence / methods*

Substances

  • Amanitins
  • beta-amanitin
  • Ethidium