Mycotoxins in the food chain: a look at their impact on immunological responses
Published:December 13, 2006
Summary
Introduction The immune system is an important defensive mechanism against invading parasitic organisms or foreign cells. The system is highly evolved in mammals and birds. In general, its complexity correlates with the evolutionary level of various animal species. In higher organisms, the system consists of specialized cells found throughout the body; these cells are localized in large quantit...
Although mold fungus are considered as poor immune provoker, still they suppress immune system in long time. If the immune system of animals is stimulated animals can withstand the effect of mycotoxin.