Ergot Alkaloids at Doses Close to EU Regulatory Limits Induce Alterations of the Liver and Intestine

Ergot Alkaloids at Doses Close to EU Regulatory Limits Induce Alterations of the Liver and Intestine

An increase in the occurrence of ergot alkaloids (EAs) contamination has been observed in North America and Europe in recent years. These toxins are well known for their effects on the circulatory and nervous systems. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of EAs on the liver and on the...

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Main Authors: Viviane Mayumi Maruo, Ana Paula Bracarense, Jean-Paul Metayer, Maria Vilarino, Isabelle P. Oswald, Philippe Pinton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Claviceps
liver
digestive tract
mycotoxin
sclerotia
ergot alkaloids
toxicity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/5/183

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