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Michael Appell
Darren Brown
Mark Busman
Robert Butchko
Anne Desjardins
Mary Ann Dombrink-Kurtzman
David Kendra
Chris Maragos
Cesaria McAlpin
Susan McCormick
Todd Naumann
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Chris M Maragos
Mycotoxin Research
Research Chemist

Phone: (309) 681-6266
Fax: (309) 681-6267
Room 2319
1815 N UNIVERSITY ST
PEORIA, IL, 61604

Projects
Development and Evaluation of Improved Materials for Mycotoxin Analysis
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 410260

Publications
Extraction of aflatoxin B1 and G1 from maize using aqueous sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M. 2008. Extraction of aflatoxin B1 and G1 from maize using aqueous sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS). Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists International. 91(4):762-767.
A closer look at cyclodextrins in mycotoxin analysis - (Abstract)
Appell, M.D., Maragos, C.M. 2008. A closer look at cyclodextrins in mycotoxin analysis. American Chemical Society Meeting. p. 44.
Fusarin mycotoxins and monoclonal antibodies for their detection - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2007. Fusarin mycotoxins and monoclonal antibodies for their detection [abstract]. U.S. Japan Joint Panel on Toxic Microorgnisms. Paper No. II-3.
Improvement of detection sensitivity of T-2 and HT-2 toxins using different fluorescent labeling reagents by high-performance liquid chromatography. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lippolis, V., Pascale, M., Maragos, C.M., Visconti, A. 2008. Improvement of detection sensitivity of T-2 and HT-2 toxins using different fluorescent labeling reagents by high-performance liquid chromatography. Talanta. 74(5):1476-1483.
Enhancement of mycotoxin fluorescence with cyclodextrins, and analytical applications - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D., Catucci, L., Lilppolis, V., Visconti, A., Pascale, M. 2007. Enhancement of mycotoxin fluorescence with cyclodextrins, and analytical applications [abstract]. Association Official Analytical Chemists Annual Intrl Meeting & Exposition. Paper No. S-604.
The use of cyclodextrins as modifiers of fluorescence in the detection of mycotoxins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D., Lippolis, V., Visconti, A., Catucci, L., Pascale, M. 2008. The use of cyclodextrins as modifiers of fluorescence in the detection of mycotoxins. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 25(2):164-171.
Enhancement of mycotoxin fluorescence with cyclodextrins, and analytical applications - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D., Catucci, L., Lippolis, V., Visconti, A., Pascale, M. 2007. Enhancement of mycotoxin fluorescence with cyclodextrins, and analytical applications [abstract]. Association Official Analytical Chemists Annual Intrl Meeting & Exposition. p. S-604.
Development of monoclonal antibodies for the Fusarin mycotoxins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2008. Development of monoclonal antibodies for the Fusarin mycotoxins. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 25(1):105-114.
Study of the effects of cyclodextrins on the fluorescence detection of zearalenone - (Abstract)
Appell, M.D., Maragos, C.M. 2007. Study of the effects of cyclodextrins on the fluorescence detection of zearalenone [abstract]. Association Official Analytical Chemists Midwest Section. p. 1.
Recent developments in trichothecene analysis - (Book/Chapter)
Pascale, M., Lippolis, V., Maragos, C.M., Visconti, A. 2008. Recent developments in trichothecene analysis. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 1001:192-210.
Molecularly imprinted polymers for mycotoxins - (Book/Chapter)
Appell, M.D., Maragos, C.M., Kendra, D.F. 2008. Molecularly imprinted polymers for mycotoxins. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 1001:152-169.
Relationships of resistance to Furarium ear rot and fumonisin contamination with agronomic performance of maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holland, J.B., Roberston-Hoyt, L.A., Kleinschmidt, C.E., White, D.G., Payne, G.A., Maragos, C.M. 2007. Relationships of resistance to Furarium ear rot and fumonisin contamination with agronomic performance of maize. Crop Science. 47(5):1770-1778.
Cyclodextrins As Modifiers of Mycotoxin Fluorescence - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D., Pascale, M., Lippolis, V., Viscontia, A., Catucci, L. 2007. Cyclodextrins as modifiers of mycotoxin fluorescence [abstract]. International IUPAC Symposium on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins. Abstract No. 1322.
Capillary electrophoresis of the mycotoxin zearalenone using cyclodextrin-enhanced fluorescence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D. 2007. Capillary electrophoresis of the mycotoxin zearalenone using cyclodextrin-enhanced fluorescence. Journal of Chromatography A. 1143(1-2):252-257.
Investigation of imprinted polymers for the selective solid phase extraction of moniliformin - (Abstract)
Appell, M.D., Maragos, C.M., Kendra, D.F. 2006. Investigation of imprinted polymers for the selective solid phase extraction of moniliformin [abstract]. US Japan Joint Panel on Toxic Microorgnisms. Poster 1.
Relationships among resistances to Fusarium and Aspergillus ear rots and contamination by fumonisin and aflatoxin in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holland, J.B., Robertson-Hoyt, L., Betran, J., Payne, G., White, D., Isakeit, T., Maragos, C.M., Molnar, T. 2007. Relationships among resistances to Fusarium and Aspergillus ear rots and contamination by fumonisin and aflatoxin in maize. Phytopathology. 97(3):311-317.
Investigation of imprinted polymers for the selective solid phase extraction of moniliformin - (Abstract)
Appell, M.D., Maragos, C.M., Kendra, D.F. 2006. Investigation of imprinted polymers for the selective solid phase extraction of moniliformin [abstract]. World Mycotoxin Forum, the Fourth Conference. p. 109.
The Role of Fusarium Biodiversity in Plant Pathogenicity and Biological Control - (Abstract)
Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M., Maragos, C.M., Stessman, R.J., Proctor, R. 2006. The role of fusarium biodiversity in plant pathogenicity and biological control [abstract]. Mycological International Conference. p. 42.
Maize Ear Rot and Moniliformin Contamination by Cryptic Species of Fusarium Subglutinans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Desjardins, A.E., Maragos, C.M., Proctor, R. 2006. Maize ear rot and moniliformin contamination by cryptic species of Fusarium subglutinans. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 54(19):7383-7390.
Capillary Electrophoresis and Fluorescence Polarization for Mycotoxin Analysis - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D., Lippolis, V., Pascale, M., Visconti, A. 2006. Capillary electrophoresis and fluorescence polarization for mycotoxin analysis [abstract]. Mycological International Conference. p. 56.
Development of a Dipstick Lateral Flow Assay for the Detection of Deoxynivalenol and Zearalenone in Wheat - (Abstract)
De Saeger, S., Sibanda, L., Maragos, C.M., Verheijen, R., Velghe, G., Van Peteghem, C. 2006. Development of a dipstick lateral flow assay for the detection of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone in wheat [abstract]. European Seminar in Fusarium (EFS9) Mycotoxins Taxonomy and Pathogenicity. Book of Abstracts. p. 35.
Synthesis and Evaluation of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers As Sorbents of Moniliformin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Appell, M.D., Kendra, D.F., Kim, E., Maragos, C.M. 2007. Synthesis and evaluation of molecularly imprinted polymers as sorbents of moniliformin. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 24(1):43-52.
Recent Developments in Trichothecene Analysis - (Abstract)
Pascale, M., Lippolis, V., Maragos, C., Viscontin, A. 2006. Recent developments in trichothecene analysis [abstract]. American Chemical Society. AGFD No. 206.
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Mycotoxins - (Abstract)
Appell, M.D., Maragos, C.M., Kendra, D.F. 2006. Molecularly imprinted polymers for mycotoxins [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting.
Development of a Dipstick Lateral Flow Assay for the Detection of Deoxynivalenol and Zearalenone in Wheat - (Abstract)
De Saeger, S., Sibanda, L., Maragos, C.M., Verheijen, R., Velghe, G., Van Peteghem, C. 2006. Development of a dipstick lateral flow assay for the detection of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone in wheat. European Seminar in Fusarium Mycotoxins Taxonomy and Pathogenicity.
Materials for Binding Mycotoxins and Their Use in Toxin Detection - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D. 2006. Materials for binding mycotoxins and their use in toxin detection [abstract]. Association Official Analytical Chemists Annual Intrl Meeting & Exposition. S(401):58.
Emerging Mycotoxins, the Case for Nivalenol - (Book/Chapter) - (31-Mar-06)
Production and Characterization of a Monoclonal Antibody Cross-Reactive with the Mycotoxins Nivalenol and 4-Deoxynivalenol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M., Busman, M., Sugita-Konishi, Y. 2006. Production and characterization of a monoclonal antibody cross-reactive with the mycotoxins nivalenol and 4-deoxynivalenol. Food Additives and Contaminants. 23(8):816-825.
Qtl Mapping for Fusarium Ear Rot and Fumonisin Contamination Resistance in Two Populations of Maize (Zea Mays) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robertson, L., Jines, M., Balint Kurti, P.J., Kleinschmidt, C., White, D., Payne, G., Maragos, C.M., Holland, J.B. 2006. Qtl mapping for fusarium ear rot and fumonisin contamination resistance in two populations of maize (zea mays). Crop Science 46:1734-1743.
Development of Imprinted Polymers to Bind Moniliformin - (Abstract)
Appell, M.D., Kendra, D.F., Kim, E., Maragos, C.M. 2005. Development of imprinted polymers to bind moniliformin [abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Presentation No. 95.
Flourescence Polarization for Mycotoxin Determination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M. 2006. Flourescence polarization for mycotoxin determination. Mycotoxin Research. 22(2):96-99.
Indirect Competitive Immunoassay for Detection of Aflatoxin B1 in Corn and Nut Products Using the Array Biosensor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sapsford, K.E., Taitt, C.R., Fertig, S., Moore, M.H., Lassman, M.E., Maragos, C.M., Shriver-Lake, L.C. 2006. Indirect competitive immunoassay for detection of aflatoxin B1 in corn and nut products using the array biosensor. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 21(12):2298-2305.
Computational Studies on the Influence of Solvent on the Conformational Preferences and Selective Recognition of Fumonisins - (Abstract)
Appell, M.D., Maragos, C.M., Kendra, D.F. 2005. Computational studies on the influence of solvent on the conformational preferences and selective recognition of fumonisins [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop. p.59.
Examination of Error Components Associated with Quantification of Aflatoxin in Ground Corn Grain with in-House Cd-Elisa - (Abstract)
Clements, M.J., Windham, G.L., Maragos, C.M., Williams, W.P., Brooks, T.D., Hawkins, L.K. 2005. Examination of error components associated with quantification of aflatoxin in ground corn grain with in-house CD-ELISA [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 130.
Emerging Mycotoxins: the Case for Nivalenol - (Abstract)
Desjardins, A.E., Maragos, C.M., Jarosz, A. 2005. Emerging mycotoxins: the case for nivalenol. American Chemical Society National Meeting.
Mycotoxin Activities at the Agricultural Research Service-Ncaur - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M. 2005. Mycotoxin activities at the agricultural research service-NCAUR [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the UJNR Panel on Toxic Microorganisms. p. 8.
Mycotoxins - (Review Article)
Trucksess, M.W., Maragos, C.M. 2005. Mycotoxins. Journal of AOAC International. 88(1):314-324.
Heritabilities and Correlations of Fusarium Ear Rot Resistance and Fumonisin Contamination Resistance in Two Maize Populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robertson, L.A., Kleinschmidt, C.E., White, D.G., Payne, G.A., Maragos, C.M., Holland, J.B. 2006. Heritabilities and correlations of Fusarium ear rot resistance and fumonisin contamination resistance in two maize populations. Crop Science. 46:353-361.
Progress on the Development of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Mycotoxins - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M., Appell, M.D. 2005. Progress on the development of molecularly imprinted polymers for mycotoxins [abstract]. Association of Analytical Communities International Meeting Midwest Section. Book of Abstracts. p. 36.
Recent Developments in Immunochemical Methods - (Book/Chapter)
Maragos, C.M. 2005. Recent developments in immunochemical methods. In: Abbas, H.K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. 10th edition. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 269-290.
Cross-Reactivity of Six Zearalenone Antibodies in a Hand-Held Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Maragos, C.M., Kim, E. 2006. Cross-reactivity of six zearalenone antibodies in a hand-held fluorescence polarization immunoassay. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry XIth Meeting. p. 91-100.
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay of Mycotoxins - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M. 2004. Fluorescence polarization immunoassay of mycotoxins [abstract]. 39th Joint Panel Meeting, UNJR Panel on Toxic Microorganisms. Book of Abstracts. p. 34.
Assessing Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (Gem) Project Germplasm As a Source of Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in Grain - (Abstract)
Clements, M.J., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Maragos, C.M., Blanco, M.H., Goodman, M.M. 2004. Assessing germplasm enhancement of maize (GEM) project germplasm as a source of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in grain [abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th Fungal Genomics, 5th Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 2004.
Evaluation of Food-Grade Dent Corn Hybrids for Fusarium Ear Rot and Fumonisin Accumulations in Grain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kleinschmidt, C.E., Clements, M.J., Maragos, C.M., Pataky, J.K., White, D.G. 2005. Evaluation of food-grade dent corn hybrids for severity of Fusarium ear rot and fumonisin accumulations in grain. Plant Disease. 89:291-297.
Materials for Binding and Retaining Low Molecular Weight Toxins - (Abstract)
Maragos, C.M. 2004. Materials for binding and retaining low molecular weight toxins. Association Official Analytical Chemists Annual International Meeting and Exposition.
Mycotoxins - Fumonisins - (Abstract)
Trucksess, M.W., Maragos, C.M. 2005. Mycotoxins - fumonisins [abstract]. Association Official Analytical Chemists Annual Intrl Meeting & Exposition. 88(1):314-324.
Recent Advances in Screening Assays for Mycotoxins - (Research Notes)
Maragos, C.M. 2004. Recent advances in screening assays for mycotoxins. Feedinfo News Service. Available http://www.feedinfo.com.
Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Accumulation in Grain: Identifying Novel Resistance Sources and Incorporating Resistance into Commercial Genetic Backgrounds - (Abstract)
Clements, M.J., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Maragos, C.M., White, D.G. 2004. Aflatoxin and fumonisin accumulation in grain: identifying novel resistance sources and incorporating resistance into commercial genetic backgrounds [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 45th Annual Corn Dry Milling Conference, June 3-4, 2004, Peoria, Illinois. p.12-13.
Detection of Zearalenone and Related Metabolites in Maize by Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay - (Abstract) - (21-May-04)
Detection of Moniliformin in Maize Using Capillary Zone Electrophoresis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M. 2004. Detection of moniliformin in maize using capillary zone electrophoresis. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 21(8):803-810.
Recent Developments in Immunochemical Methods - (Book/Chapter)
Maragos, C.M. 2005. Recent developments in immunochemical methods. In: Abbas, H.K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis Group. p. 269-290.
Recent Advances in Analytical Methods for Mycotoxins - (Review Article)
Maragos, C.M. 2004. Recent advances in analytical methods for mycotoxins. In: Yoshizawa, T., editor. New Horizon of Mycotoxicology for Assuring Food Safety. Japanese Association of Mycotoxicology, November 3-5, 2003, Takamatsu, Japan. p. 215-223.
Emerging Technologies for Mycotoxin Detection - (Review Article)
Maragos, C.M. 2004. Emerging technologies for mycotoxin detection. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 23:317-344.
Detection of Zearalenone and Related Metabolites by Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maragos, C.M., Kim, E. 2004. Detection of zearalenone and related metabolites by fluorescence polarization immunoassay. Journal of Food Protection. 67(5):1039-1043.
Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Fumonisin B1, B2 and B3 in Corn Silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, E., Maragos, C.M., Kendra, D.F. 2004. Liquid chromatographic determination of fumonisin B1, B2 and B3 in corn silage. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52:196-200.
Recent Advances in Analytical Methods for Mycotoxins - (Abstract) - (05-Nov-03)
Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Fumonisins B1, B2 and B3 in Corn Silage - (Abstract) - (18-Sep-03)
Evaluation of White Food-Grade Dent Corn Hybrids for Fusarium Ear Rot and Fumonisin Concentration - (Abstract) - (13-Aug-03)
Source of Resistance to Fumonisin Accumulation in Grain and Fusarium Ear and Kernel Rot of Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clements, M.J., Maragos, C.M., Pataky, J.K., White, D.G. 2004. Sources of resistance to Fumonisin accumulation in grain and Fusarium ear and kernel rot of corn. Phytopathology. 94:251-260.
Rapid Detection of Mycotoxins Using Fluorescence Polarization - (Abstract) - (31-May-03)
General Referee Report - Mycotoxins - (Review Article) - (01-Feb-03)
Sources of Resistance to Fumonisin and Fusarium Ear Rot of Corn - (Abstract)
Clements, M.J., Maragos, C.M., Pataky, J.K., White, D.G. 2004. Sources of resistance to fumonisin and fusarium ear rot of corn. Mycopathologia 157:417.
Modern Analytical Methods for Mycotoxins - (Abstract) - (26-Sep-02)
Protein-Bound Fumonisin in Corn Flakes - (Abstract) - (26-Sep-02)
Evaluation of Inoculation Techniques for Fusarium Ear Rot and Fumonisin Contamination of Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jul-02)

   
 
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