Hygiena Releases GlutenTox ELISA Rapid G12: A More Sensitive, Faster Gluten Test
Hygiena has announced the release of GlutenTox ELISA Rapid G12, an improved test for the most immunotoxic peptide in gluten. The test provides more accurate results in less time than either previous versions or competitors’ ELISA tests for gluten.
GlutenTox ELISA Rapid G12 uses the G12 antibody to identify in food samples the 33-mer (part) peptide segment of the gliadin protein, which is part of the gluten protein complex. This “33-mer” peptide is the most immunotoxic part of the gluten protein and induces celiac disease in susceptible people. The 33-mer peptide also shows high resistance to complete digestion by human digestive enzymes. Focusing on this peptide fragment provides more objective information to help people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance to avoid foods that contain gluten.