Introduction

In an era of industrial agriculture, the widespread use of herbicides like glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D, and dicamba has dramatically improved crop yields. However, this progress comes with a serious cost—herbicide contamination in our food and drinking water. At Antibody Research Corporation, we are committed to providing advanced tools for the detection of these toxic residues, enabling safer agricultural practices and public health protection.

The Hidden Threat of Herbicides

Herbicides are designed to kill weeds, but residues of these chemicals often remain on harvested crops or leach into soil and groundwater. Chronic exposure—even in low doses—can disrupt endocrine functions, affect fertility, contribute to antibiotic resistance, and increase the risk of cancer.

Here’s a closer look at the most commonly used herbicides and why monitoring their presence in our food and water is essential:

1. Glyphosate

Glyphosate is the most extensively used herbicide worldwide, often found in genetically modified crops like soybeans, corn, and canola.

Health Concerns:

• Linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Endocrine disruption
• Liver and kidney damage

Our Solutions:

• Anti-Glyphosate Pab Rat
• Anti-Glyphosate Pab Rabbit
• Anti-Glyphosate Pab Goat
• Glyphosate ELISA Kit

Our proprietary glyphosate antibodies and ELISA kit offer sensitive and specific detection across multiple sample types, including food extracts, soil, and water.

2. Glufosinate

Often used as an alternative to glyphosate, glufosinate is toxic to the nervous system and is banned in several countries.

Health Concerns:

• Neurotoxicity
• Developmental toxicity
• Potential reproductive effects

Our Solutions:

• Anti-Glufosinate Pab Rat
• Glufosinate ELISA Kit

Our tools are designed to detect glufosinate at trace levels, ensuring maximum safety for both consumers and agricultural workers.

3. 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid)

A component of the notorious Agent Orange, 2,4-D remains in use today as a powerful weed killer.

Health Concerns:

• Carcinogenic potential
• Thyroid hormone disruption
• Environmental persistence

Our Solutions:

• Anti-2,4-D Pab Rat
• 2,4-D ELISA Kit

Quick and cost-effective, our ELISA kits are ideal for screening food and water for 2,4-D contamination.

4. Dicamba

Used extensively in combination with genetically modified crops, dicamba is notorious for its volatility and tendency to drift, affecting nearby crops and ecosystems.

Health Concerns:

• Respiratory irritation
• Developmental toxicity
• Environmental impact on biodiversity

Our Solution:

• Anti-Dicamba Pab
• Dicamba ELISA Kit

Our dicamba testing solutions are engineered for high specificity, even in complex matrices like soil and foliage extracts.

Why Choose Antibody Research Corporation?

We offer:

• High-affinity polyclonal antibodies (Pabs) raised in multiple host species (rat, rabbit, goat)
• ELISA kits with robust sensitivity and reproducibility
• Comprehensive support for laboratory validation
• Compatibility with environmental and food safety testing workflows

A Call to Action

Herbicide contamination is a global concern, but with the right tools, it’s a challenge we can tackle. Whether you're a regulatory body, a food safety laboratory, or an environmental watchdog, Antibody Research Corporation is your trusted partner in building a safer, chemical-residue-free world.

Contact us today at info@antibodyresearch.com to learn more about our antibody products and ELISA kits.