Ochratoxins’ Effects on the Functional Properties and Nutritional Compositions of Grains
This study assessed the effects of total ochratoxins on the nutritional composition and functional properties of grain flours. The grains cowpea, sorghum, maize, groundnut, rice, millet, and acha were milled.
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi +2 more
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The Mechanism of Ochratoxin Contamination of Artificially Inoculated Licorice Roots
Ochratoxin (OT) contamination of medicinal herbs is a serious threat to human health. This study was performed to investigate the mechanism of OT contamination of licorice (Glycyrrhiza sp.) root.
Abdelrahman Elamin +3 more
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Diversity in secondary metabolites including mycotoxins from strains of aspergillus section nigri isolated from raw cashew nuts from Benin, West Africa [PDF]
Open access JournalIn a previous study, raw cashew kernels were assayed for the fungal contamination focusing on strains belonging to the genus Aspergillus and on aflatoxins producers.
Boekel, M.A. van +10 more
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Ochratoxins are polyketide derived fungal secondary metabolites with nephrotoxic, immunosuppressive, teratogenic, and carcinogenic properties. Ochratoxin-producing fungi may contaminate agricultural products in the field (preharvest spoilage), during ...
János Varga +4 more
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Toxicological and Medical Aspects of Aspergillus-Derived Mycotoxins Entering the Feed and Food Chain
Due to Earth’s changing climate, the ongoing and foreseeable spreading of mycotoxigenic Aspergillus species has increased the possibility of mycotoxin contamination in the feed and food production chain.
Zsolt Ráduly +6 more
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Biodegradation of ochratoxin A for food and feed decontamination [PDF]
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the most important mycotoxins that is found in food and feed products. It has proven toxic properties, being primarily known for its nephrotoxicity and carcinogenicity to certain animal species.
Abarca +137 more
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Mycotoxins in Ethiopia: A Review on Prevalence, Economic and Health Impacts
Mycotoxigenic fungi and their toxins are a global concern, causing huge economic and health impacts in developing countries such as Ethiopia, where the mycotoxin control system is inadequate.
Firew Tafesse Mamo +5 more
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Mycotoxins in broiler production
The occurrence of mycotoxins has become a problem to be discussed, due to its harmfulness to humans and animal’s health, and may be an obstacle to the poultry economy.
Helder Freitas de Oliveira +4 more
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Biosynthesis of Ochratoxin A [PDF]
Biosynthesis of ochratoxin A by Aspergillus ochraceus Wilh. was investigated by radiolabeling experiments in which phenylalanine- 1 - 14 C and sodium acetate- 2 - 14 C were supplied to the fungus ...
J W, Searcy, N D, Davis, U L, Diener
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The effect of lactic acid bacteria addition on microbiota and occurrence of mycotoxins in rye silages [PDF]
In the rye silages (control and with additive) microbiota isolation and identification (total count of bacteria, coliform bacteria, enterococci, lactic acid bacteria and microscopic filamentous fungi) and occurrence of mycotoxins were evaluated.
Miroslav Juráček +9 more
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