Author : David L. Eaton
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483288455
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)
Book Synopsis The Toxicology of Aflatoxins by : David L. Eaton
Download or read book The Toxicology of Aflatoxins written by David L. Eaton and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aflatoxins, natural fungal toxins found in foods and animal feeds, have great public health significance. This book presents the basic and applied toxicology of aflatoxins, including analytical identification, agricultural and veterinary implications, toxicology and carcinogenesis in humans, and economic and regulatory problems associated with aflatoxin contamination and control. - Molecular mechanisms of aflatoxin toxicity - Analytical issues in sampling and analysis - Regulatory and economic issues associated with aflatoxin contamination of food and feed - Presentation of human and animal toxicology, veterinary, and agricultural issues related to aflatoxin contamination