Characterisation, Isolation, Purification and Toxigenicity ofDiplodiatoxin produced by Stenocarpella maydis in Maize
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Date
2002
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Mycotoxins attract worldwide attention because of the significant economic losses
associated with their impact on human health, animal productivity, domestic and
international trade. Over 300 mycotoxins have been discovered, of which a few are of
serious concern (Smith and Moss 1985; Rheeder et al., 1994). Exposure to these mycotoxins
can produce both acute and chronic effects ranging from death to effects upon the central
nervous, cardiovascular, pulmonary systems and upon the alimentary tract. Mycotoxins may
be carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic and immunosuppressive (Ferrante et al., 2002).
Mycotoxins are currently considered as a major problem in developing countries (Miller,
1994).
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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD
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Protein, Mycotoxins, Maize