Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in Milk

Hydrocortisone is a typical glucocorticoid commonly used in livestock production; however, its overuse can result in hormone residues in milk. Long-term consumption of such milk may lead to a series of health issues. Therefore, the timely and rapid detection of hydrocortisone in milk is crucial for...

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Main Authors: Yuan-Yuan Yang, Bao-Zhu Jia, Zhen-Lin Xu, Yi-Xian Liu, Lin Luo
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Lin Luo
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description Hydrocortisone is a typical glucocorticoid commonly used in livestock production; however, its overuse can result in hormone residues in milk. Long-term consumption of such milk may lead to a series of health issues. Therefore, the timely and rapid detection of hydrocortisone in milk is crucial for protecting human health. In this study, a magnetic particle-based direct chemiluminescence immunoassay (MP-DCLIA) incorporating a streptavidin–biotin signal amplification system was developed for the rapid and high-throughput detection of hydrocortisone in milk. Automated operations reduce human error and enhance the accuracy and repeatability of tests. The assay can be completed in 12 min with a linear detection range of 13.09–261.71 μg/L, a limit of detection (LOD) of 4.94 μg/L, a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 14.84 μg/L, and intra- and inter-batch variations of less than 5%. The method demonstrated stability and exhibited no cross-reactivity with structural analogues. Spiked recoveries of milk samples ranged from 85.85% to 100.30%, with results strongly correlating with those obtained from LC-MS/MS. The MP-DCLIA offers rapidity, high efficiency, stability, and precision, making it a promising tool for practical testing applications.
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spelling doaj-art-976c166d17f24c478f023a689e832bab2025-08-20T03:26:52ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-06-011412210510.3390/foods14122105Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in MilkYuan-Yuan Yang0Bao-Zhu Jia1Zhen-Lin Xu2Yi-Xian Liu3Lin Luo4Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, ChinaCollege of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, ChinaHydrocortisone is a typical glucocorticoid commonly used in livestock production; however, its overuse can result in hormone residues in milk. Long-term consumption of such milk may lead to a series of health issues. Therefore, the timely and rapid detection of hydrocortisone in milk is crucial for protecting human health. In this study, a magnetic particle-based direct chemiluminescence immunoassay (MP-DCLIA) incorporating a streptavidin–biotin signal amplification system was developed for the rapid and high-throughput detection of hydrocortisone in milk. Automated operations reduce human error and enhance the accuracy and repeatability of tests. The assay can be completed in 12 min with a linear detection range of 13.09–261.71 μg/L, a limit of detection (LOD) of 4.94 μg/L, a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 14.84 μg/L, and intra- and inter-batch variations of less than 5%. The method demonstrated stability and exhibited no cross-reactivity with structural analogues. Spiked recoveries of milk samples ranged from 85.85% to 100.30%, with results strongly correlating with those obtained from LC-MS/MS. The MP-DCLIA offers rapidity, high efficiency, stability, and precision, making it a promising tool for practical testing applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/2105chemiluminescence immunoassayhydrocortisonemagnetic particles
spellingShingle Yuan-Yuan Yang
Bao-Zhu Jia
Zhen-Lin Xu
Yi-Xian Liu
Lin Luo
Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in Milk
Foods
chemiluminescence immunoassay
hydrocortisone
magnetic particles
title Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in Milk
title_full Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in Milk
title_fullStr Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in Milk
title_full_unstemmed Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in Milk
title_short Magnetic Particle-Based Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for the Determination of Hydrocortisone Residues in Milk
title_sort magnetic particle based automated chemiluminescence immunoassay for the determination of hydrocortisone residues in milk
topic chemiluminescence immunoassay
hydrocortisone
magnetic particles
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/2105
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