Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Agricultural Crop Commodities in the Philippines: A Review
Foods, 2019 The tropical, warm, and humid conditions that are favorable to the growth and development of mycotoxigenic fungi put the Philippines at a high risk of mycotoxin contamination.
Mark Angelo O. Balendres +2 more
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Mycotoxin Contamination of Selected Organic Enrichment Materials Used in Pig Farming
Agriculture, 2020 Abnormal behavior, such as tail biting, is a fundamental problem in pig husbandry worldwide, and the application of enrichment materials, particularly organic materials, is one of the most promising preventive and curative measures.
Krista Marie Tenbrink +2 more
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Mycotoxin exposure and human cancer risk : a systematic review of epidemiological studies
, 2020 In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in investigating the carcinogenicity of mycotoxins in humans. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of data linking exposure to different mycotoxins with human cancer risk. Publications (
Castegnaro M. +16 more
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Quantitative estimation of sampling uncertainties for mycotoxins in cereal shipments [PDF]
, 2012 Many countries receive shipments of bulk cereals from primary producers. There is a volume of work that is ongoing that seeks to arrive at appropriate standards for the quality of the shipments and the means to assess the shipments as they are out-loaded.
Czaban J +5 more
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Differentiation between Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus from Pure Culture and Aflatoxin-Contaminated Grapes Using PCR-RFLP Analysis of aflR-aflJ Intergenic Spacer [PDF]
, 2011 Aflatoxins (AFs) represent the most important single mycotoxin-related food safety problem in developed and developing countries as they have adverse effects on human and animal health. They are produced mainly by Aspergillus flavus and A.
Atoui, Ali +5 more
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Ochratoxin A: 50 Years of Research
Toxins, 2016 Since ochratoxin A (OTA) was discovered, it has been ubiquitous as a natural contaminant of moldy food and feed. The multiple toxic effects of OTA are a real threat for human beings and animal health.
F. Malir +4 more
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Ochratoxin A: The Continuing Enigma [PDF]
Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 2005 The mycotoxin ochratoxin A (OTA) has been linked to the genesis of several disease states in both animals and humans. It has been described as nephrotoxic, carcinogenic, teratogenic, immunotoxic, and hepatotoxic in laboratory and domestic animals, as well as being thought to be the probable causal agent in the development of nephropathies (Balkan ...
O'Brien, Evelyn, Dietrich, Daniel R.
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Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Ochratoxin A Extraction and Analysis
Toxins, 2010 Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are considered as polymeric materials that mimic the functionality of antibodies. MIPs have been utilized for a wide variety of applications in chromatography, solid phase extraction, immunoassays, and sensor ...
Jorn C. C. Yu, Edward P. C. Lai
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Alphatoxin Nanopore Detection of Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin and Fumonisin in Aqueous Solution
Toxins, 2023 Mycotoxins are toxic and carcinogenic metabolites produced by groups of filamentous fungi that colonize food crops. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA) and fumonisin B1 (FB1) are among the most relevant agricultural mycotoxins, as they can induce ...
Artur Alves Rodrigues da Silva +5 more
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Toxins, 2017 Mycotoxin contamination of food and feed is now ubiquitous. Exposures to mycotoxin via contact or ingestion can potentially induce adverse health outcomes.
Aby A. Thyparambil +2 more
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