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Research Publications (Food Safety)

This page tracks research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Recent articles are available ahead of print and searchable by Journal, Article Title, and Category. Research publications are tracked across six categories: Bacterial Pathogens, Chemical Contaminants, Natural Toxins, Parasites, Produce Safety, and Viruses. Articles produced by USDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) and FDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) are also tracked in Scopus.

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  1. Reduction of Fusarium proliferatum growth and fumonisin accumulation by ZnO nanoparticles both on a maize based medium and irradiated maize grains

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  2. Impact of the antifungal protein PgAFP on the proteome and patulin production of Penicillium expansum on apple-based medium

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  3. A fluorescent aptasensor for the detection of Aflatoxin B1 by graphene oxide mediated quenching and release of fluorescence

    • Journal of Microbiological Methods
      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  4. Total flavonoids of Rhizoma Drynariae protect hepatocytes against aflatoxin B1-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in broiler chickens

    • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  5. Caffeic acid protects against DNA damage, oxidative and inflammatory mediated toxicities, and upregulated caspases activation in the hepatorenal system of rats treated with aflatoxin B1

    • Toxicon

    • Aflatoxicosis can induce largescale toxicities in predisposed populations. Food fortification with adequate antioxidant sources may reduce the toxic burden from aflatoxicosis. We examined the individual and combined effect of Caffeic acid (CA) on the aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)-induced hepatic and renal injury in male rats.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  6. Cardiotoxicity of patulin was found in H9c2 cells

    • Toxicon

    • Patulin (PAT) is a kind of mycotoxins that is universally found at rotten fruits, especially apples and apple products. Previous studies have shown that PAT has hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. However, cardiotoxicity of PAT is rarely reported. Present study aimed at investigate the cardiotoxicity and relevant mechanisms of PAT on H9c2 cells. Cytotoxicity of PAT were evaluated by MTT assay and LDH.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  7. Effects of Lactobacillus salivarius supplementation on the growth performance, liver function, meat quality, immune responses and Salmonella Pullorum infection resistance of broilers challenged with Aflatoxin B1

    • Poultry Science

    • Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the most toxic mycotoxins. It has been reported that dietary exposure to AFB1 is related to the low growth performance, immunosuppression, and high susceptibility to infectious diseases of chickens. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the protective effects of Lactobacillus salivarius on broiler chickens challenged with AFB1.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  8. A small-scale ochratoxin A production method for rapid and affordable assay for screening microorganisms for their ability to degrade the mycotoxin

    • LWT

    • The use of biological agents able to metabolize mycotoxins to non-toxic compounds is a strategy that has received growing interest. However, the high costs of laborious methods for identifying potential candidates are obstacles for new products development.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  9. Degradation and stress response mechanism of Cryptococcus podzolicus Y3 on ochratoxin A at the transcriptional level

    • LWT

    • Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a major mycotoxin contaminant of cereals and grapes. Our previous study proved the ability of Cryptococcus podzolicus Y3 to degrade OTA. The main aim of the present study was to investigate the OTA degradation mechanism by C. podzolicus Y3 using Next-generation sequencing. The results that showed 427 and 100 genes were up- and down-regulated after OTA exposure, respectively.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  10. Evaluation of various maize storage techniques on total aflatoxins prevalence and nutrient preservation

    • Journal of Stored Products Research
      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  11. Logistic Models Derived via LASSO Methods for Quantifying the Risk of Natural Contamination of Maize Grain with Deoxynivalenol

    • Phytopathology®

    • Models were developed to quantify the risk of deoxynivalenol (DON) contamination of maize grain based on weather, cultural practices, hybrid resistance, and Gibberella ear rot (GER) intensity. Data on natural DON contamination of 15 to 16 hybrids and weather were collected from 10 Ohio locations over 4 years. Logistic regression with 10-fold cross-validation was used to develop models to predict the risk of DON ≥1 ppm.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  12. Efficiency of calcined Aluminum‐Magnesium layered double hydroxide for adsorption of aflatoxin M1 from solution and matrix of milk

    • Journal of Food Science

    • Journal of Food Science, Volume 86, Issue 12, Page 5200-5212, December 2021.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  13. Ochratoxin A and zearalenone in poultry feed samples from South China

    • Journal of Food Safety

    • Journal of Food Safety, EarlyView.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  14. Optimization modeling of fluid bed drying and coating technique to control fungal growth and aflatoxin content in paddy

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2022.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  15. Effect of solvents on curcumin as a photosensitizer and its ability to inactivate Aspergillus flavus and reduce aflatoxin B1 in maize kernels and flour

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2022.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  16. Histone acetyltransferases MystA and MystB contribute to morphogenesis and aflatoxin biosynthesis by regulating acetylation in fungus Aspergillus flavus

    • Environmental Microbiology

    • Environmental Microbiology, EarlyView.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  17. Citrus flavonoids against Fusarium verticillioides in post‐harvest maize: Minimization of fumonisins and alteration of fungal ultrastructure

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, EarlyView.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  18. The FaFlbA mutant of Fusarium asiaticum is significantly increased in nivalenol production

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, EarlyView.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  19. Isolation and agricultural potential of penicillic acid against citrus canker

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, EarlyView.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  20. Gene expression network related to DNA methylation and miRNA regulation during the process of aflatoxin B1‐induced malignant transformation of L02 cells

    • Journal of Applied Toxicology

    • Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins

  21. Proteomic analysis of zearalenone toxicity on mouse thymic epithelial cells

    • Journal of Applied Toxicology

    • Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  22. A global systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence of the aflatoxin B1 contamination in olive oil

    • Journal of Food Science and Technology

    • Olive oil can be contaminated by fungal toxins; therefore, it is necessary to monitor the incidence of mycotoxins in this oil. In the present study, the pooled prevalence of detectable aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in olive oil was evaluated using systematic review and meta-analysis approach from 1 January 1991 to 31 December 2020 (30 years study). The search was conducted via electronic databases involving Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Agris and Agricola.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins

  23. Evaluation of the use of Ozone, UV-C and Citric acid in reducing aflatoxins in pistachio nut

    • Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

    • Author(s): Reza Babaee, Rouhollah Karami-Osboo, Mansoureh Mirabolfathy

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins

  24. Determination of the toxicity equivalency factors for ciguatoxins using human sodium channels

    • Food and Chemical Toxicology

    • Author(s): Sandra Raposo-Garcia, M. Carmen Louzao, Haruhiko Fuwa, Makoto Sasaki, Carmen Vale, Luis Botana

      • Natural toxins

  25. Degradation and stress response mechanism of Cryptococcus podzolicus Y3 on ochratoxin A at the transcriptional level

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Meilin Wei, Solairaj Dhanasekaran, Qiya Yang, Guillaume Legrand Ngolong Ngea, Esa Abiso Godana, Hongyin Zhang

      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins