Effects of Ergot Alkaloids on Liver Function of Piglets as Evaluated by the 13C-Methacetin and 13C-α-Ketoisocaproic Acid Breath Test

Ergot alkaloids (the sum of individual ergot alkaloids are termed as total alkaloids, TA) are produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea, which infests cereal grains commonly used as feedstuffs. Ergot alkaloids potentially modulate microsomal and mitochondrial hepatic enzymes. Thus, the aim of the pr...

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Main Authors: Sonja Diers, Sven Dänicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/1/139