Production of a monoclonal antibody and its application in an optical biosensor based assay for the quantitative measurement of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) in foodstuffs

► Monoclonal antibody produced to pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). ► Used in optical biosensor assay. ► Comparison with existing biosensor assay. ► Used to quantify pantothenic acid in a range of foodstuffs. ► Infinite supply of antibody for use in quality assurance setting.