ArticleVeterinary world2026
Formation and preliminary characterization of mercury-reactive immunoglobulin Y antibodies in laying hens using HgCl
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Background and Aim: Mercury (Hg) is a persistent environmental toxin that poses significant risks to animal and human health through contaminated feed, water, and ecosystems. Conventional instrumental methods for Hg detection are laboratory-intensive, while immunochemical approaches require highly specific antibodies. Hg ions are poorly immunogenic and therefore require hapten-carrier conjugation. This proof-of-concept study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of generating functional Hg-reactive immunoglobulin Y (IgY) antibodies in laying hens using Hg chloride (HgCl Materials and Methods: HgCl Results: In the single hen that completed the full immunization protocol, post-immunization serum (day 42) showed strong reactivity at 10 μg/mL HgCl Conclusion: This preliminary observation demonstrates successful induction of Hg-reactive IgY antibodies in a laying hen using a hapten-carrier immunization strategy. The robust ELISA discrimination supports further development of IgY-based tools for Hg screening. Future studies must include ≥3 biological replicates, hapten-density quantification, specificity controls, and competitive assay formats for proper validation.
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