Abstract
A monoclonal antibody against T-2 toxin [a trichothecine produced by Fusarium spp.] was produced using a mouse immunized by subcutaneous injections into the shoulder with large immunogen doses. When this antibody was used in an indirect competitive enzyme immunoassay, sensitivity to T-2 toxin was 10 ng/ml (0.5 ng per assay). The antibody cross-reacted less to HT-2 toxin than T-2 antibodies previously described. Strong cross-reaction with the T-2 metabolites 3''OH T-2 and 3''OH HT-2 was noted.