
Fungi and Mycotoxins: Alternaria
Introduction The genus Alternaria is a widely distributed group of fungi that includes more than 250 known species. These fungi can inhabit soil, act

Introduction The genus Alternaria is a widely distributed group of fungi that includes more than 250 known species. These fungi can inhabit soil, act

Introduction The genus Penicillium, widely distributed in the environment, comprises about 350 species, known for both their industrial applications and their ability to produce

Introduction Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by various fungi. Although they all fall into this category, their molecular structures exhibit significant differences that impact

Introduction The toxicokinetics of mycotoxins includes the phases of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME), covering all the stages from the moment

Introduction Ruminants are considered less susceptible to the effects of mycotoxins compared to other species. Biotransformation processes that occur in the rumen microbiota convert

Introduction Swine is one of the most sensitive species to the effects of mycotoxins. Oxidative stress cause by these metabolites triggers microbiota
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