Molecular Mechanism of Ochratoxin A Transport in the Kidney

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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Main Authors: Naohiko Anzai, Promsuk Jutabha, Hitoshi Endou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
ochratoxin A
mycotoxin
organic anion transporter
kidney
nephrotoxicity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/2/6/1381/

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