Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB... by using human immune receptors on a handy test strip test to detect pyrogens – microorganisms or their components causing sepsis.
The receptors of the innate immune system specifically recognize microbial pathogens and their molecular structures. This allows medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs, but also food and drinking water, to be tested for pyrogens quickly, safely and reliably.
Dr. Anke Burger-Kentischer
Immustick - Test strip for pyrogen detection.