September 3, 2013
Author(s)
Paul C. DeRose, Sandra M. Da Silva, Let?a C. Gon?ves, Erick L. Bastos, R?o A. Ando
In this proof-of-concept study, we describe the use of the main red beet pigment betanin for the detection of bacterial spores, including Bacillus anthracis. In the presence of europium(III) ions, betanin is converted to a water-soluble, non-luminescent