Published: November 15, 2018 Abstract: Aflatoxins (AFs) are a group of carcinogenic and immunosuppressive mycotoxins that threaten global food safety. Globally, over 4.5 billion people are exposed to unmonitored levels of AFs. Aspergillus flavus is the major source of...
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mycoremediation
Bioremediation of aflatoxin B1-contaminated maize by king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii)
Published: August 3, 2017 Abstract: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is the most harmful mycotoxin that occurs as natural contaminant of agricultural commodities, particularly maize. Practical solutions for detoxification of contaminated staples and reduction of agricultural...
Natural Products for Preventing and Controlling Aflatoxin Contamination of Food
Published: August 30, 2017 Abstract: Aflatoxins are the most potent naturally occurring toxin and liver carcinogens known and their contamination of food is a significant risk factor for human health. Conventional chemical and physical approaches have been...