mycotoxins
Poisonous fungal metabolites
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain molds and fungi that can contaminate food and animal feed.
These substances pose serious health risks to humans and livestock when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin contact.
Common mycotoxins include aflatoxins found in improperly stored grains and nuts, and ergot alkaloids that historically caused mass poisonings from contaminated rye.
The grain shipment was rejected after testing positive for mycotoxins.
Harmful effects on nerves
- carcinogenicityCapacity to cause cancer
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- ergotismAlkaloid poisoning from tainted cereals
- cytotoxicityHarmfulness to living cells
Genus of filamentous fungi
- penicilliumAntibiotic-producing fungal genus
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- moldForm-giving container
- ergotCereal grain fungus
Fermented crop fodder
- harvestGathering mature crops
- cornCereal grown on cobs
- wheatCereal crop for flour
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
maize · sorghum · coffee · post-harvest
Removing harmful substances internally
- dryingMoisture removal process
- bindersPaper-organizing ring holders
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- irradiationExposure to radiant energy
Extracting subset for study
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- quantificationExpressing something numerically
Protecting consumables from contamination
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- recallsRemembers or withdraws products
neurotoxicity
Harmful effects on nerves
- carcinogenicityCapacity to cause cancer
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- ergotismAlkaloid poisoning from tainted cereals
aspergillus
Genus of filamentous fungi
- penicilliumAntibiotic-producing fungal genus
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- moldForm-giving container
silage
Fermented crop fodder
peanuts · maize · sorghum · coffee · post-harvest
detoxification
Removing harmful substances internally
- dryingMoisture removal process
- bindersPaper-organizing ring holders
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
sampling
Extracting subset for study
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
- screeningEvaluative selection process
food-safety
Protecting consumables from contamination
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- recallsRemembers or withdraws products
mycotoxinsbacterial toxins
Poisonous microbial secretions
plant toxins · endotoxins · venoms · botulinum toxin · neurotoxins
mycotoxinsnutrients
Vital dietary substances
nutraceuticals · antioxidants · vitamins · probiotics · preservatives
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