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Detoxification of unshelled hazelnut artificially contaminated with aflatoxins by gaseous ozone
This study set out to investigate the usefulness of gaseous ozone application on the detoxification process of aflatoxins in hazelnuts by regarding...
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Non-destructive classification and prediction of aflatoxin-B1 concentration in maize kernels using Vis–NIR (400–1000 nm) hyperspectral imaging
Aflatoxin-B1 contamination in maize is a major food safety issue across the world. Conventional detection technique of toxins requires highly skilled...
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Report on aflatoxin-binding activity of galactan exopolysaccharide produced by Weissella confusa KR780676
Galactan exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by Weissella confusa KR780676 isolated from an Indian traditional fermented food has been reported earlier....
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Decontamination of aflatoxin B1 in peanuts using various cooking methods
Peanut and its processed products are recurrently contaminated with aflatoxins (AFs) which are of potential public health concern. Among the...
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Detoxification of Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A Using Salvia farinacea and Azadirachta indica Water Extract and Application in Meat Products
Seventy-five samples of selected meat products, including luncheon, beef burger, sausage, basterma, and kofta, were collected from Alexandria and New...
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Development of a ZnCdS@ZnS quantum dots–based label-free electrochemiluminescence immunosensor for sensitive determination of aflatoxin B1 in lotus seed
In this study, we designed a ZnCdS@ZnS quantum dots (QDs)–based label-free electrochemiluminescence (ECL) immunosensor for sensitive determination of...
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Multiplexed electrochemical liposomes applied to the detection of nucleic acids for Influenza A, Influenza B and SARS-CoV-2
Multiplexing is a relevant strategy for biosensors to improve accuracy and decision-making due to the increased amount of simultaneously obtained...
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A highly sensitive fluorescence biosensor for aflatoxins B1 detection based on polydiacetylene liposomes combined with exonuclease III-assisted recycling amplification
A fluorescence biosensor for determination of aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) based on polydiacetylene (PDA) liposomes and exonuclease III (EXO III)-assisted...
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Fluorometric lateral flow immunoassay for simultaneous determination of three mycotoxins (aflatoxin B1, zearalenone and deoxynivalenol) using quantum dot microbeads
A fluorometric lateral flow immunoassay (LFA) is described for the simultaneous determination of the mycotoxins aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ), zearalenone...
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Determination of trace aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) residue in milk by an immunochromatographic assay based on (PEI/PSS)4 red silica nanoparticles
Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) residues in milk pose a major threat to human health, so there is an urgent need for a simple, rapid, and sensitive method for...
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Triple layer hermetic bags for safe storage of dry Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) pods
Aflatoxin contamination is a major concern in dry chilli pods during storage, which renders chilli flakes, and chilli powder unsafe for consumption...
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Lignins of various taxonomical origins: structural features, adsorption and antioxidant properties
The proposed work is in line with current trends in the development of nature-like technologies and is devoted to analyzing the chemical structure...
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An enhanced photoelectrochemical sensor for aflatoxin B1 detection based on organic-inorganic heterojunction nanomaterial: poly(5-formylindole)/NiO
A new strategy for enhancing the photoelectric activity of poly(5-formylindole) (P5FIn) was developed by introducing the inorganic semiconductor...
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A competitive thrombin-linked aptamer assay for small molecule: aflatoxin B1
We described a competitive thrombin-linked aptamer assay for small molecule, using aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) as a model, taking advantage of aptamer...
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Standardization and validation of a high-performance thin-layer chromatography method for the quantification of aflatoxin B1 and its application in surveillance of contamination level in marketed food commodities from the Mumbai region
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a natural carcinogenic contaminant of agricultural product regulated at parts per billion (ppb) level; therefore, a validated...
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Exposure assessment and risk characterization of aflatoxins intake through consumption of maize (Zea mays) in different age populations in the Volta Region of Ghana
Aflatoxin contamination in foods is a vital health challenge for low and middle-income countries in subtropical regions. Maize ( Zea mays L.), a...
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Detecting moldy peanuts via moldiness index and kernel features by hyperspectral imaging
Foods such as peanuts are prone to mold and contamination by the deadly carcinogenic, aflatoxin (AF), which can have harmful effects on human and...
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Cyclic peptide: a safe and effective alternative to synthetic aflatoxin B1-competitive antigens
Aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) is one of the major mycotoxins, which naturally occurs in food and agricultural products. In this study, a cyclic peptide...
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Biological reduction of aflatoxin B1 in yogurt by probiotic strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus
The present study was conducted to investigate the ability of two probiotic strains, L. acidophilus PTCC 1643 and L. rhamnosus PTCC 1637, to bind...
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Optimization and synthesis of a novel sorbent composite based on magnetic chitosan-amine-functionalized bimetallic MOF for the simultaneous dispersive solid-phase microextraction of four aflatoxins in real water, herbal distillate, and food samples
Aflatoxins (AFs), an important category of pollutants, are formed in many foods and adversely affect human health. Therefore, their determination is...
