
FUNGI AND MYCOTOXINS: PENICILLIUM SPP.
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 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 comprise the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME), encompassing all stages from the entry of the toxin

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 are among the species most sensitive to the clinical effects of mycotoxins. The oxidative stress induced by these metabolites leads to alterations

Introduction The poultry industry is known to be significantly affected by the presence of mycotoxins in raw materials and feed, owing to the high
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