Anti-Fentanyl (FEN4278)

Specificity: Anti-fentanyl (Clone FEN4278) recognizes fentanyl. Background: Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic that was originally developed as a powerful painkiller. Compared to other opioids, fentanyl is about 50-100 times stronger than heroin and morphine. In recent years, fentanyl has gained notoriety for its widespread misuse and involvement in a significant number of overdose deaths. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl, often mixed with other drugs or sold as a standalone substance, has become a major contributor to the opioid crisis. The drug's high potency poses a heightened risk of overdose, and its presence in the illegal drug market has led to a surge in opioid-related fatalities.