Aflatoxins: Occurrence, Exposure, and Binding to <i>Lactobacillus</i> Species from the Gut Microbiota of Rural Ugandan Children

Aflatoxins: Occurrence, Exposure, and Binding to <i>Lactobacillus</i> Species from the Gut Microbiota of Rural Ugandan Children

<b> </b>Chronic exposure of children in sub-Saharan Africa to aflatoxins has been associated with low birth weight, stunted growth, immune suppression, and liver function damage. <i>Lactobacillus</i> species have been shown to reduce aflatoxin contamination during the process...

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Main Authors: Alex Paul Wacoo, Prudence Atukunda, Grace Muhoozi, Martin Braster, Marijke Wagner, Tim J van den Broek, Wilbert Sybesma, Ane C. Westerberg, Per Ole Iversen, Remco Kort
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
stunting
aflatoxin b1
lactic acid bacteria
aflatoxin binding
gut microbiota
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/3/347

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