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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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/2/132 |