Medycyna Wet. 64 (3), 276-279, 2008
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| Laciaková A., Cicoňová P., Máté D., Laciak V. |
| Aflatoxins and possibilities for their biological detoxification |
| Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi, which may cause diseases in animals or humans. Aflatoxin B1 is mycotoxin, which is known to frequently contaminate poorly stored food products destinated for human consuption. In nature, there exist microorganisms for which the aflatoxins are non-toxic. Aflatoxins are degraded through the microorganisms activity and the obtained products are probably utilized in their metabolism or the microorganisms have ability to bind aflatoxins to their surface. Components of herbs and spices have antiaflatoxigenic properties. They inhibit fungal development and subsequent aflatoxin production. The study reviews literature concerning the detoxification of mycotoxins by microorganisms and components of herbs and spices. |
| Keywords: Aspergillus flavus, detoxification, degradation |