Ochratoxins in Feed, a Risk for Animal and Human Health: Control Strategies
Published:June 19, 2019
Summary
1. Introduction Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the several fungal mycotoxins that have aroused significant public concern worldwide. The disease caused by OTA exposure is known as ochratoxicosis , and the primary target is the kidney. Epidemiological studies show that OTA may be involved in the pathogenesis of different forms of human nephropathies, including kidney cancer [1–3]. Tu...