Peptide markers for authentication of edible bird's nest and related products
Overview
HKBU has developed a novel method for authenticating edible bird's nest (EBN) and related products using specific peptide markers derived from EBN hydrolysates.
Commercialisation opportunities
Technology licensing
Problem addressed
This method leverages mass spectrometry techniques to identify markers that can distinguish between authentic EBN, white EBN, grass EBN, and adulterants. It help consumers to identify authentic EBN from the market.
Innovation
- Peptide markers are selected based on their retention time, mass-to-charge ratio (m/z), specificity, and stability across multiple batches.
- Identifying based on the whether the hydrolysate comprises the one or more peptide markers if the sample comprises the EBN
Key impact
- This method does not require complex pretreatment steps like deglycosylation or reduction, making it simpler and faster.
- The method is practical for commercial application and offers high sensitivity and specificity.
Award
- Silver Medal at the “2024 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions”
Application
- Authentication of EBN white EBN, grass EBN in raw material and related products .
Patent
- China Patent Publication No.: CN 116438453 A
- US Patent Publication No.: US 2022/0033871 A1
- Hong Kong Patent Publication No.: HK40089952A
- Indonesia Patent Publication No.: P00202300929
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Aspiring to be a leading, research-led, liberal arts University in Asia, Hong Kong Baptist University is committed to conducting world-leading investigations that extends the frontiers of knowledge, tackles global challenges and benefits the community at home and abroad.
Pursuing research excellence is one of the priorities of the University’s Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028. The University keeps enhancing its capacity and strength to produce world-class research with an aim to bring significant impact to the society.
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