The Effects of Mycotoxins on Reproductive Physiology and Other Health in Animals and Humans
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Mycotoxins".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mycotoxin; biomonitoring; pathophysiology; gynecological endocrine diseases
Interests: mycotoxins; exposure; immunoassay; the effect of pollutants on reproductive functions in organisms
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mycotoxins, which are pervasive contaminants in food and feed, represent significant yet frequently underestimated threats to reproductive health in various species. Beyond their reproductive toxicity, these metabolites also contribute to a range of other human and animal diseases, including immunosuppression, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and carcinogenesis. For instance, aflatoxins are well-known hepatocarcinogens, while ochratoxin A is associated with kidney dysfunction and tumors. Fumonisins have been linked to esophageal cancer and neural tube defects in humans, as well as leukoencephalomalacia in horses. These multifaceted health impacts underscore the broader public and veterinary health significance of mycotoxin exposure.
This Special Issue, titled "The Effects of Mycotoxins on Reproductive Physiology and Other Health in Animals and Humans," aims to consolidate current research and address critical gaps in our understanding of how these compounds disrupt reproductive functions and health in animals and humans. Despite the growing body of evidence, the precise mechanisms, dose–response relationships, and long-term consequences of mycotoxin exposure in relation to fertility, gamete quality, embryonic development, organs, organ and tissue systems, and endocrine systems remain to be fully elucidated.
We invite original research, comprehensive reviews, and insightful perspectives that explore all facets of mycotoxin-induced toxicity. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses various mycotoxin types (e.g., aflatoxins, zearalenone, ochratoxins, and fumonisins), their impact on male and female reproductive systems, and their effects across different animal models and human populations. Contributions exploring molecular pathways, epigenetic modifications, diagnostic methods, and innovative mitigation strategies are particularly encouraged. By fostering a more profound understanding of these compounds, this Special Issue seeks to mobilize efforts to safeguard reproductive and other health against mycotoxin challenges.
Dr. Levente Sára
Dr. Zsuzsanna Szőke
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mycotoxins
- reproductive physiology
- fertility
- endocrine disruption
- toxicology
- aflatoxins
- zearalenone
- food safety
- animal health
- public health
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