Early Life Exposure to Aflatoxin B1 in Rats: Alterations in Lipids, Hormones, and DNA Methylation among the Offspring

Early Life Exposure to Aflatoxin B1 in Rats: Alterations in Lipids, Hormones, and DNA Methylation among the Offspring

Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by molds of the <i>Aspergillus</i> species that contaminate food primarily in tropical countries. The most toxic aflatoxin, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), is a major cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in these countries. In sub-Saharan Africa, aflatoxin...

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Main Authors: Oluwakemi A. Rotimi, Chinonye D. Onuzulu, Alisa L. Dewald, Jessa Ehlinger, Isaacson B. Adelani, Olutola E. Olasehinde, Solomon O. Rotimi, Jaclyn M. Goodrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
aflatoxin B1
liver
lipid
hormones
DNA methylation
developmental origins of health and disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/2/589

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