Modulation of Mucin (<i>MUC2, MUC5AC</i> and <i>MUC5B</i>) mRNA Expression and Protein Production and Secretion in Caco-2/HT29-MTX Co-Cultures Following Exposure to Individual and Combined Aflatoxin M1 and Ochratoxin A

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) and ochratoxin A (OTA), which widely coexist in milk, may pose a serious threat to human health. Mucin is a major component of the intestinal mucus layer, which plays an important role in maintaining intestinal mucosal homeostasis. However, the effect of mycotoxins AFM1 and OTA o...

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Main Authors: Xin Huang, Yanan Gao, Songli Li, Chenqing Wu, Jiaqi Wang, Nan Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/2/132