Metabolism of Zearalenone in the Course of Beer Fermentation
Zearalenone (ZON) is a mycotoxin with estrogenic activity, produced by members of Fusarium species, and is found worldwide in a number of cereal crops. It is known to have four active metabolites (a-zearalenol (a-ZOL), b-zearalenol (b-ZOL), a-zearalanol (a-ZAL), and b-zearalanol (b-ZAL)). A highly s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-02-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/3/2/134/ |