Presence of the carcinogen ptaquiloside in fern-based food products and traditional medicine: Four cases of human exposure
Ptaquiloside (PTA) is a natural carcinogen present in many ferns. Brackens (Pteridium sp.) contain PTA and are classified by WHO/IARC as ‘ … possibly carcinogenic to humans’, however, these ferns are used in food, traditional medicine and as food supplements around the world. This study aimed to out...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Current Research in Food Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927121000575 |