Metabolism and Toxicology of Mycotoxins and Their Masked Forms

Dear Colleagues,

Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, naturally contaminate the food chain through plant-based or animal-based foods. They are related to many health problems such as carcinogenicity, teratogenicity, mutagenicity, hepatotoxicity, immunosuppression and reproductive disorders. Recently, high proportions of masked mycotoxins co-occurring with their parent forms in various cereal-based feedstuffs and food could clearly increase the number of total exposures and pose additional health risks to humans and animals. In contrast to parent mycotoxins, data on the metabolic transformation mechanisms and toxicity of masked mycotoxins are still scarce.

In this Special Issue, we welcome all submissions related to (1) metabolic transformation mechanisms of mycotoxins, especially masked mycotoxins, and especially studies that implement an omics approach to understanding the mechanism; (2) in vitro and in vivo studies of toxicology and metabolism of emerging or masked mycotoxins; and (3) accurate evaluation of the interactive toxic effects of mycotoxins and/or their masked forms on humans or animals.

We look forward to reviewing original research and review articles which shed light on the metabolism and toxicology of mycotoxins and their masked forms around the world.

Prof. Dr. Qiugang Ma
Dr. Ru Jia
Guest Editors

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