Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a widespread mycotoxin commonly found as a corn contaminant. It
has been shown to be nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, teratogenic and immunotoxic to several …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a widely-spread mycotoxin all over the world causing major health
risks. The focus of the present review is on the molecular and cellular interactions of OTA. In …

Abstract Background Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a widespread mycotoxin and induces liver
inflammation to human and various species of animals. The intestinal microbiota has critical …

Mycotoxins are a problematic and toxic group of small organic molecules that are produced
as secondary metabolites by several fungal species that colonise crops. They lead to …

Microbiological drinking water safety is traditionally monitored mainly by bacterial
parameters that indicate faecal contamination. These parameters correlate with gastro …

Mycotoxins comprise a frequent type of toxins present in food and feed. The problem of
mycotoxin contamination has been recently aggravated due to the increased complexity of …

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites synthesized by a variety of fungal species such as
Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, and Alternaria. These secondary metabolites are toxic …

Curcumin has antioxidant functions, regulates the intestinal microbial composition, and
alleviates mycotoxin toxicity. The present study aimed to explore whether curcumin could …

Mycotoxins are a large type of secondary metabolites produced by fungi that pose a great
hazard to and cause toxic reactions in humans and animals. A majority of countries and …

A fluorescent assay for the rapid, sensitive and specific detection of Aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1)
was developed in this study. Initially, a DNA/DNA duplex was formed between a fluorescein …