Microbiology and epidemiology of aflatoxin and algaltoxin
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The compounds can cause acute or chronic toxic effects of a teratogenic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, immunotoxic or hepatotoxic character. Molecular aflatoxins affect DNA mutations, postranslation peptids chains modification, proteins and nucleic acids methylation and the formation of free radicals.
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Abstract: There are presently more than 18 known aflatoxins most of which have been insufficiently
studied for their incidence, health-risk, and mechanisms of toxicity to allow effective intervention
and control means that would significantly and sustainably reduce their incidence and adverse
effects on health and economy. Among these, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) has been by far the most studied;
yet, many aspects of the range and mechanisms of the diseases it causes remain to be eluc