Effects of aflatoxin B1 on the submandibular salivary gland of albino rats and possible therapeutic potential of Rosmarinus officinalis: a light and electron microscopic study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a highly toxic mycotoxin, is one of the contaminants of food items such as corn, rice, nuts, and flour. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of AFB1 on the histology and ultrastructure of the submandibular salivary glands (SMSG) of albino rats and examine the poss...

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Main Authors: Bassant Ashraf, Dahlia Ghazy, Mohamed Shamel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-07-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-752/v1