Risk Assessment of (Herbal) Teas Containing Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) Based on Margin of Exposure Approach and Relative Potency (REP) Factors
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) present distinct toxicity potencies depending on their metabolites and in vivo toxicokinetics. To represent the potency differences of various PAs, the interim relative potency (REP) factors have been derived. However, little is known about the risk assessment for (herb...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/19/2946 |