Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) are widely distributed in plants throughout the world, frequently
in species relevant for human consumption. Apart from the toxicity that these molecules can …

Silage may contain several agents that are potentially hazardous to animal health, the safety
of milk or other animal food products, or both. This paper reviews published literature about …

Idiosyncratic (unpredictable) drug-induced liver injury is one of the most challenging liver
disorders faced by hepatologists, because of the myriad of drugs used in clinical practice …

The risk assessment of chemical carcinogens is one major task in toxicology. Even though
exposure has been mitigated effectively during the last decades, low levels of carcinogenic …

Heterocyclic polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are characterized by higher
aqueous solubility and enhanced bioavailability due to presence of nitrogen, sulfur or …

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are heterocyclic secondary metabolites with a typical
pyrrolizidine motif predominantly produced by plants as defense chemicals against …

Alkaloids, represent a group of interesting and complex chemical compounds, produced by
the secondary metabolism of living organisms in different biotopes. They are relatively …

Commonly consumed foods and beverages can contain chemicals with reported
carcinogenic activity in rodent models. Moreover, exposures to some of these substances …

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an integral part of mainstream medicine in China.
Due to its worldwide use, potential impact on healthcare and opportunities for new drug …

Selection of chemical markers is crucial for the quality control of herbal medicines, including
authentication of genuine species, harvesting the best quality raw materials, evaluation of …