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Antifungal activity of potential probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum strains and their role against toxigenic aflatoxin-producing aspergilli
Two major aflatoxin-producing strains are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger . Probiotic bacteria have been identified as a potential means to...
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Certification of a novel matrix reference material for accurate measurements of aflatoxin M1 in milk powder
In this study, two different concentrations of matrix certified reference materials (CRMs) were produced for the accurate measurement of aflatoxin...
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Pathological effects of feeding aflatoxin-contaminated feed on immune status and reproductive performance of juvenile white leghorn males and its mitigation with ∝-tocopherol and Moringa oleifera
This study was planned to detect the adverse pathological consequences of aflatoxin B1 in White Leghorn (WLH) layer breeder males. Eight-week-old...
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A systematic review with meta-analysis of the relation of aflatoxin B1 to growth impairment in infants/children
BackgroundAflatoxins are regarded as the most potent genotoxic and carcinogenic type of mycotoxins. This meta-analysis was performed to investigate a...
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Efficacy of Two Texas Bentonites in Binding Aflatoxin B1 and in Reducing Aflatoxicosis in Broilers
The incorporation of bentonites in aflatoxin-contaminated animal feeds to remedy aflatoxicosis has been tested widely in animal trials. Yet, a large...
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Aflatoxin Adsorption by Natural and Heated Sepiolite and Palygorskite in Comparison with Adsorption by Smectite
Smectites are effective binders of aflatoxin in aqueous solutions. Unfortunately, their efficacy is reduced in guts because of interference by...
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Comprehensive evaluation of Chinese peanut mini-mini core collection and QTL map** for aflatoxin resistance
BackgroundAflatoxin contamination caused by Aspergillus fungi has been a serious factor affecting food safety of peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.)...
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Aflatoxin exposure among children of age 12–59 Months in Butajira District, South-Central Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe continued provision of safe food, free of aflatoxin remains a huge challenge in develo** countries. Despite several favourable...
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The effects of bentonite and activated charcoal treatments on aflatoxin content (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, and AFG2) and physicochemical characteristics of hazelnut milk
In this study, changes in aflatoxin profile and physicochemical properties of hazelnut milk treated with activated charcoal (AC) and bentonite (Na-B)...
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Integrated Bioinformatics Analysis to Study Gallic Acid-Mediated Inhibition of Polyketide Synthase A from Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Pathway of Aspergillus flavus
BackgroundAspergillus flavus is known for producing the potent carcinogenic agent aflatoxin (AFB). To identify and develop anti-aflatoxigenic...
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Aflatoxin M1 decreases the expression of genes encoding tight junction proteins and influences the intestinal epithelial integrity
Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a mycotoxin that is commonly found as a milk contaminant, and its presence in milk has been linked to cytotoxicity. The...
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Effects of Metal-Polycation Pillaring and Exchangeable Cations on Aflatoxin Adsorption by Smectite
Natural smectites bind aflatoxins from water effectively, but the complex chemical environment in the guts of mammals and other animals can limit...
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Risk of exposure to aflatoxin M1 through consumption of cow’s milk among children in Magadu, Morogoro
Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) contamination of milk affects the general population with particular attention to children who frequently consume milk as part of...
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Photocatalytic degradation of aflatoxin B1 by porous carbon nitrides under visible light
Porous graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 ), which exhibits a sensitive response to visible light, was prepared through a simple thermal condensation...
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A novel electrochemical aptasensor based on AuNPs-loaded graphene oxide-polyaniline for sensitive detection of aflatoxin B1
In this study, a label-free electrochemical aptasensor for sensitive detection of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) was created by using a glassy carbon electrode...
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Synthesis and characterization of aluminosilicate and zinc silicate from sugarcane bagasse fly ash for adsorption of aflatoxin B1
Sugarcane bagasse fly ash, a residual product resulting from the incineration of biomass to generate power and steam, is rich in SiO 2 . Sodium...
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Histomorphological Alterations in the Liver of Labeo rohita Exposed to Aflatoxin B1 and Quercetin-Enriched Diets
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of aflatoxin B 1 and quercetin-enriched diets on histomorphological response of the liver, in freshwater fish L...
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A preliminary study on aflatoxin exposure by urine biomonitoring in Chile
We assessed the occurrence of aflatoxin M 1 (AFM 1 ) in urine in a sample of the MAUCO population-based cohort ( n = 120) using an enzyme-linked immune...
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Enzymatic degradation is an effective means to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize
BackgroundAflatoxins are carcinogenic compounds produced by certain species of Aspergillus fungi. The consumption of crops contaminated with this...
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Orgafig® daily intake minimizes oxidative stress and tissue damage in the liver in the face of challenges with aflatoxin in the diet and consecutive doses of acetaminophen
This study aims to evaluate whether the consumption of homeopathic products (Orgafig ® ) in Wistar rats ( Rattus norvegicus ) can protect the liver...
