
The polarity of mycotoxins
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 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 effect of mycotoxins compared to other species. Biotransformation processes occurring in the rumen microbiota
Introduction Swine is one of the most sensitive species to the effects of mycotoxins. Oxidative stress cause by these metabolites triggers microbiota
Introduction The poultry industry is greatly affected by the presence of mycotoxins in the feed of both broilers and laying hens, because they are
Introduction Mycotoxins reach the animals’ bodies through the ingestion of contaminated feed. This feed can be contaminated at any level of the food chain,
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