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Mycotoxins. --- Microbiology. --- Microbial biology --- Biology --- Microorganisms --- Fungal toxins --- Fungal metabolites --- Microbial toxins --- Mycotoxicoses --- Toxigenic fungi

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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by molds. Although the primary role of these toxins is thought to be related to the colonisation of the environment by the fungi--mycotoxins are able to kill other micro-organisms (antimicrobial effect) and/or plant cells (mycotoxin-producing fungi being necrophagic)--the exposure of animals and humans to mycotoxins through the consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated food and feeds leads to diseases and death. Among the different mycotoxins described (more than 350 mycotoxins have been identified), deoxynivalenol (DON or vomitoxin) produced by Fusarium species has attracted the most attention due to its prevalence and toxicity. DON is part of a family of mycotoxins called trichothecenes that are small sesquiterpenoids with an epoxide group at positions 12-13 allowing their binding to ribosomes causing the so-called ribosome stress response, characterized by the activation of various protein kinases that lead to alterations in gene expression and cellular toxicity in animals, humans and plants. Here, we compiled very recent findings regarding DON and its derivatives: i. their prevalence in human food; ii. the estimation of the exposure of humans to them using biological markers; iii. their roles during plant-fungi interaction; iv. the alteration caused by them in animals and humans, particularly at low doses that are close to those observed in farm animals and human consumers; v. possible strategies to decrease their presence in food and feeds. Overall, this book will give the reader a clear and global view on this important mycotoxin produced by Fusarium species which is responsible for huge economic loss and health issues. Dr. Marc Maresca Guest Editor.

Mycotoxins --- Mycotoxins. --- Fungal toxins --- Fungal metabolites --- Microbial toxins --- Mycotoxicoses --- Toxigenic fungi

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This Edited Volume Mycotoxins - Impact and Management Strategies is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of Mycotoxicology. The book comprises of single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in this research area. This book is divided into three sections. Section 1 consists of one chapter that gives an overview of the socioeconomic impact of mycotoxins. Section 2 has five chapters that address the prevention and control of aflatoxins both at pre- and post-harvest stages. Section 3 has two chapters that deal with health impact and control in the poultry industry. This publication aims at providing a thorough overview of the latest research efforts in the field and opens new possible research paths for further novel developments in addressing the problem of mycotoxins.

Mycotoxins. --- Fungal toxins --- Fungal metabolites --- Microbial toxins --- Mycotoxicoses --- Toxigenic fungi --- Toxicology --- Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science --- Mycotoxicology --- Pharmacology --- Health Sciences

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Biotechnology --- Fungal metabolites. --- Microbial biotechnology. --- Fungi --- Biotechnology. --- Fungal biotechnology --- Microorganisms --- Industrial microbiology --- Biotechnological microorganisms --- Microbial metabolites --- Plant metabolites --- Physiology

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Pathogenic fungi and mycotoxins threaten plant and animal health and cause economic losses. This book focuses on the recent research progress into pathogenic fungi and mycotoxins in China. The molecular mechanisms of mycotoxin biosynthesis and pathogenic fungi growth and development are reported from the perspectives of transcription regulation, histone modification and enzymes, providing a theoretical basis for discovering new control targets. This Special Issue not only includes a review about the microbial degradation of mycotoxins, but also discusses several new chemical and biological methods which inhibit the biosynthesis of mycotoxin. Special attention is also given to the effect of nutrition on the production of mycotoxins. Some papers have also been collected about detection assays and the risk assessments of mycotoxins. The fundamental and applied research into mycotoxins is not only of particular interest but is also important for reducing economic losses.

Pathogenic fungi. --- Mycotoxins. --- Fungal toxins --- Fungal metabolites --- Microbial toxins --- Mycotoxicoses --- Toxigenic fungi --- Fungi, Pathogenic --- Fungi --- Pathogenic microorganisms --- Medical mycology