Deoxynivalenol: Toxicology, Degradation by Bacteria, and Phylogenetic Analysis
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by fungi that contaminates many crops, mainly wheat, maize, and barley. It affects animal health, causing intestinal barrier impairment and immunostimulatory effect in low doses and emesis, reduction in feed conversion rate, and immunosup...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/2/90 |