Influence of mycotoxin zearalenone and its derivatives (alpha and beta zearalenol) on apoptosis and proliferation of cultured granulosa cells from equine ovaries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mycotoxin zearalenone (ZEA) and its derivatives, alpha and beta-zearalenol (alpha and beta-ZOL), synthesized by genera Fusarium, often occur as contaminants in cereal grains and animal feeds. The importance of ZEA on reproductive...

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Main Authors: Minoia Paolo, Dell'Aquila Maria, Fornelli Francesca, Giannoccaro Alessandra, Minervini Fiorenza, Visconti Angelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/4/1/62