Development and Characterization of artificial receptors for boar taint by means of molecular imprinting Ghent University
Boar taint is an off-odour resulting from the accumulation of androstenone (AEON), skatole (SK), and indole (IND) in adipose tissue of intact male porcines [1]. Since boar taint causes negative consumer reactions, it is crucial to prevent tainted pig carcasses to reach consumers. To this end, rapid screening methods are required in which molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) can serve as artificial recognition elements. In this study, different ...