Toxigenic Fungi And Fungal Mycotoxins In Food
Growth of prevalent filamentous fungi in foods may result in the production of mycotoxins, which can cause a variety of adverse effects in humans, including allergic reactions, immunosuppression, and cancer. Mycotoxins aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, tnchothecenes, and zearalenone are the most significant. Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens and, in conjunction with the hepatitis B virus, are … Read more