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Nanoparticles-mediated Protein signal Amplification Technology (NanoPAT) Brings Food Transparency to Consumers Nanoparticles-mediated Protein signal Amplification Technology (NanoPAT) Brings Food Transparency to Consumers

Nanoparticles-mediated Protein Signal Amplification Technology (NanoPAT) Brings Food Transparency to Consumers

The Current Challenges
  • Food allergies affect 250 millions globally, with significant cases requiring emergency care.
  • Current practice of relying solely on food labels for allergen avoidance may not be fully accurate or complete, as issues including cross-contamination, hidden ingredients, changes in formulations, lack of standardisation across countries, and non-packaged foods pose obstacles to current regulatory measures.
  • Laboratory testing methods are also not able to meet consumers' daily needs.
  • There is an urgent need for effective solutions to allergy sufferers.
Our Innovation and Breakthrough
  • Our innovative technology “Nanoparticles-mediated Protein signal Amplification Technology (NanoPAT)” revolutionises the way proteins are detected.
  • By combining our patented nanomaterials and other unique techniques, the technology can amplify protein detection sensitivity by over 1000 times.
  • The high detection sensitivity enables the precise measurement of specific protein levels in food to detect food allergen or genetically modified food ingredients.
  • Accompanied by a semi-quantitative measurement system, testing results can be easily interpreted by visual inspection.
  • A personalized, portable, reliable, and user-friendly rapid testing device can be developed for even non-professionals to detect specific ingredients in their food.
Nanoparticles-mediated Protein signal Amplification Technology (NanoPAT) Brings Food Transparency to Consumers Nanoparticles-mediated Protein signal Amplification Technology (NanoPAT) Brings Food Transparency to Consumers
The Impact

The innovation enables food transparency, allowing individuals to easily identify ingredients in their meals. This revolutionises the industry, empowering customers to make informed choices about their food.

The Talented Team
  • Prof. Zongwei Cai, Chair Professor, Department of Chemistry
  • Dr Lin Zhu, Research Assistant Professor, State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis
  • Prof. Bo Lei, Professor at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)
Interested in Our Innovation?

Contact us at itpr@hkbu.edu.hk to explore collaboration and partnership opportunities.

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