Identification of New Aflatoxin B1-Degrading Bacteria from Iran

Background: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a mutagenic and carcinogenic compound mainly produced by the Aspergillus parasiticus, A. flavus, A. nomius, A. tamari, and A. pseudotamarii. AFB1 biodegradation is the most important strategy for reducing AFB1 in plant tissues. Bacteria can deactivate and biodegrad...

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Main Authors: Fahimeh Sangi, Abbas Mohammadi*, Nazar Afzali, Mansoureh Mirabolfathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arak University of Medical Sciences 2018-04-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Toxicology
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Online Access:https://ijt.arakmu.ac.ir/article-1-661-en.pdf