Impact of Mycotoxins Secreted by Aspergillus Molds on the Inflammatory Response of Human Corneal Epithelial Cells

Impact of Mycotoxins Secreted by Aspergillus Molds on the Inflammatory Response of Human Corneal Epithelial Cells

Exposure to molds and mycotoxins not only contributes to the onset of respiratory disease, it also affects the ocular surface. Very few published studies concern the evaluation of the effect of mycotoxin exposure on ocular cells. The present study investigates the effects of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and...

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Main Authors: Yélian Marc Bossou, Youssra Serssar, Amel Allou, Sandrine Vitry, Isabelle Momas, Nathalie Seta, Jean Menotti, Sophie Achard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
mycotoxin
aflatoxin B1
gliotoxin
in vitro
ocular surface
inflammatory response
cellular impedance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/7/197

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