Mycotoxins are potentially hazardous secondary metabolites produced by filamentous fungi
(molds). These small molecular weight compounds (often less than 1 000 Da) are found in …

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain filamentous fungi (molds).
These low molecular weight compounds (usually less than 1000 Daltons) are naturally …

Zearalenone (ZEA) is a mycotoxin produced by the fungi of Fusarium genera, which
contaminates the cereals and food stuffs worldwide. Fusarium mycotoxins are considered as …

Mycotoxins are natural compounds produced as secondary metabolites by mold fungi
belonging mainly to the Fusarium family, commonly found on plants such as corn or small …

Mycotoxins are highly toxic metabolites produced by fungi that pose a huge threat to human
and animal health. Contamination of food and feed with mycotoxins is a worldwide issue …

Background The occurrence of fungal contamination and the production of mycotoxins are
involved in all parts of the food chain, which negatively affect food quality and shelf life …

Mycotoxins represent an assorted range of secondary fungal metabolites that extensively
occur in numerous food and feed ingredients at any stage during pre-and post-harvest …

Mycotoxins can be found in many foods consumed by humans and animals. These
substances are secondary metabolites of some fungi species and are resistant to …

Background Exposure to zearalenone (ZEN, a widespread Fusarium mycotoxin) causes
reproductive toxicity and immunotoxicity in farm animals, and it then poses potential threats …

Zearalenone (ZEA) is an estrogenic fusariotoxin, being classified as a phytoestrogen, or as a
mycoestrogen. ZEA and its metabolites are able to bind to estrogen receptors, 17β-estradiol …