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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Specific Binding Agents for the Molecular Recognition of Biotoxins: Recent Advances and Applications in Forensic Toxicology.

Congying Li, Wenyi Wu, Qing Huang, Yishun Huang

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Congying LiCollege of Environment and Public Health, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen 361024, China.
Wenyi WuCollege of Environment and Public Health, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen 361024, China.
Qing HuangCollege of Environment and Public Health, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen 361024, China.
Yishun HuangCollege of Environment and Public Health, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen 361024, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9375-4204

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, China 2023J011669Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, China 2024J011409Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen, China 3502Z202374083
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The precise detection and profiling of biotoxins are of paramount importance in analytical and forensic toxicology. Investigating these toxicants within highly chaotic background matrices-ranging from postmortem biological fluids to suspected poisoning vehicles such as complex dietary and environmental samples-requires robust recognition molecules capable of overcoming severe interference. This comprehensive review summarizes recent analytical developments in biotoxin detection, categorizing molecular recognition platforms into three primary types: immunological recognition (antibodies and recombinant derivatives), aptamer-based recognition, and entirely synthetic recognition (molecularly imprinted polymer, MIP). To meet the rigorous ultra-trace demands of medicolegal analysis, we further discuss the strategic integration of these recognition elements with powerful catalytic amplification cascades, highlighting the transition from natural biological enzymes to highly durable nanozymes and DNAzymes. By detailing recent structural optimizations and preparation strategies, this review critically evaluates the respective advantages, matrix tolerances, and limitations of each recognition mode when applied to diverse and challenging analytical samples. Finally, we provide a forward-looking perspective on the translational potential of these specific binding agents, emphasizing how computational rational design and portable integration will overcome practical bottlenecks in modern toxicological investigations.

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Forensic ToxicologyToxins, BiologicalAnimalsAntibodiesAptamers, NucleotideHumansMolecular ImprintingMolecularly Imprinted PolymersAntibodiesAptamers, NucleotideMolecularly Imprinted PolymersToxins, Biologicalantibodiesaptamersbiotoxinsforensic toxicologymolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs)signal amplification

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PMID42653869
PMCPMC13515849

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