Investigation of Aflatoxin B1 Levels in Red-scaled Pepper by ELISA
Objective: Mycotoxins have carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on most animals and humans. Among all mycotoxins, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) has the most toxic effects. Methods: In this study, the aflatoxin B1 levels in red-scaled pepper samples have been determined by ELISA method. Results: The...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Gazi tıp dergisi 2016-01, Vol.27 (4) |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Objective: Mycotoxins have carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on most animals and humans. Among all mycotoxins, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) has the most toxic effects. Methods: In this study, the aflatoxin B1 levels in red-scaled pepper samples have been determined by ELISA method. Results: The results revealed that 69 out of 82 samples (84.14%) were found to be contaminated with aflatoxin B1 in the range of 5.1-20.94 pig kg'1 (ppb). Conclusion: Aflatoxins are dangerous contaminants of red pepper and have to be considered as a major concern for public health. |
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| ISSN: | 2147-2092 2147-2092 |
| DOI: | 10.12996/gmj.2016.61 |