Mycotoxin Protocols (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)

Mycotoxins produced by molds are common contaminants of many important crops, including wheat, corn, rice, and peanuts. Some mycotoxins are found in fruits and vegetables. These contaminants have a broad range of toxic effects, including carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, and reproductive and developmental toxicity. The occurrence of mycotoxins in foods is an unavoidable worldwide problem. About 80 countries have imposed regulatory limits to minimize human and animal exposure to mycotoxins. Regulatory limits, including international standards, have tremendous economic impact and must be developed using science-based risk assessments. The purpose of Mycotoxin Protocols is to provide the scientific and technological basis for analytical methods for use in obtaining the exposure data needed for risk assessments. Mycotoxin Protocols is divided into four sections, which are interc- nected. The first section: Chapters 1-5 describe the general techniques for mycotoxin analysis with emphasis on the importance of method validation based on statistical parameters; sampling procedures for collecting a sample as representative as possible of a bulk lot; the isolation of mycotoxins for use as analytical standards or for toxicological studies; the evaluation of purity and preparation of standards; and the detection and identification of impu- ties in isolated mycotoxins. Sections 2-4: Chapters 6-19 describe the most current chromatographic and immunochemical methods for studies on the major mycotoxins.

General

Imprint:	HumanaPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Methods in Molecular Biology, 157
Release date:	September 2000
First published:	2001
Editors:	Mary W. Trucksess • Albert E. Pohland
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	244
Edition:	2001 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-89603-623-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Molecular biology Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Pharmacology > Medical toxicology Promotions
LSN:	0-89603-623-5
Barcode:	9780896036239

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