First Evidence of Placental Transfer of Ochratoxin A in Horses
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a renal mycotoxin and transplacental genotoxic carcinogen. The aim of this study was to evaluate the natural occurrence of OTA in equine blood samples and its placental transfer. For the assessment of OTA levels, serum samples were collected from 12 stallions, 7 cycling mares a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-01-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/1/84 |