Zearalenone, an Estrogenic Mycotoxin, Is an Immunotoxic Compound
The aim of this study was to assess the toxic effects of zearalenone (ZEA) on the immune function. Ovariectomised rats were treated daily by gavage with 3.0 mg/kg of ZEA for 28 days. Body weight gain, food consumption, haemotological parameters, lymphoid organs, and their cellularities were evaluate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/3/1080 |