Tight junctions play a major role in maintaining the integrity and impermeability of the
intestinal barrier. As such, they act as an ideal target for pathogens to promote their …

Contamination by chemicals from the environment is a major global food safety issue,
posing a serious threat to human health. These chemicals belong to many groups, including …

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 …

Human exposure to chemical contaminants in food has resulted into various health related
problems. To prevent and mitigate hazardous exposure to chemical contaminants in food, it …

Trichothecene mycotoxins are sesquiterpenoid compounds primarily produced by fungi in
taxonomical genera such as Fusarium, Myrothecium, Stachybotrys, Trichothecium, and …

Mycotoxins are the secondary metabolites secreted by different types of fungi to which
humans can get exposed mainly via ingestion. Patulin (C 7 H 6 O 4) is a polyketide lactone …

Aflatoxins are wide-spread harmful carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by
Aspergillus species, which cause serious feed and food contaminations and affect farm …

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a stable toxic metabolite threatening health of human and animal and
widely contaminated animal feed and human food. This present study aimed to investigate …

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a mycotoxin predominantly produced by Fusarium genus, and
widely contaminates cereals and associated products all over the world. The intestinal …

Deoxynivalenol (DON, vomitoxin) is the most frequent mycotoxin in grains and grain
products. DON contamination in fodder and food is a serious threat for health, since it …