Effect of Gamma-Radiation on Zearalenone—Degradation, Cytotoxicity and Estrogenicity
Zearalenone (ZEA) is produced in cereals by different species of <i>Fusarium</i>, being a non-steroidal estrogenic mycotoxin. Despite having a low acute toxicity, ZEA strongly interferes with estrogen receptors. Gamma-radiation has been investigated to eliminate mycotoxins from food and...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Foods |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/11/1687 |