Molecular Mechanism of Ochratoxin A Transport in the Kidney
The mycotoxin, ochratoxin A (OTA), is thought to be responsible for Balkan endemic nephropathy. OTA accumulates in several tissues, especially in the kidneys and liver. The excretion of OTA into urine is thought to be mainly by tubular secretion, presumably via the organic anion transport system. Re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-06-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/2/6/1381/ |