First Evidence of Placental Transfer of Ochratoxin A in Horses

First Evidence of Placental Transfer of Ochratoxin A in Horses

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a renal mycotoxin and transplacental genotoxic carcinogen. The aim of this study was to evaluate the natural occurrence of OTA in equine blood samples and its placental transfer. For the assessment of OTA levels, serum samples were collected from 12 stallions, 7 cycling mares a...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Michele Lacalandra, Giuseppe Panzarini, Michele Nicassio, Fiorenza Minervini, Alessandra Giannoccaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
serum
ochratoxin A
mycotoxin
placental transfer
horse
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/1/84

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