
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 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

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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