Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)in food is a threaten to food safety and human health.In this study,a colorimetric and fluorescent dual-mode aptamer sensor was constructed for rapid and accurate detection of AFB1based on p...Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)in food is a threaten to food safety and human health.In this study,a colorimetric and fluorescent dual-mode aptamer sensor was constructed for rapid and accurate detection of AFB1based on polyvinylpyrrolidone-gold-copper bimetallic nanoclusters(PVP-Au/Cu NCs)and Mn3O4nanoparticles(Mn3O4NPs).In the presence of AFB1,the AFB1aptamer on the surface of Mn3O4NPs specifically bound to AFB1.The oxidase-like activity of Mn3O4NPs was restored and 3,3',5,5'-0tetramethylbenzidine(TMB)was oxidized to oxidized TMB(ox TMB),which quenched the orange fluorescence of the PVP-Au/Cu NCs.With AFB1concentrations increasing,the blue color of ox TMB deepened,the fluorescence quenching efficiency was enhanced.The working range was 0–56μg/Lwith a limit of detection(LOD)of 0.36μg/L(colorimetric),and2.86–40.00μg/L with a LOD of 0.29μg/L(fluorescent).In addition,the established sensor was successfully applied to determine AFB1in milk,rice,oats,and corn,with a recovery rate of 91.1%–107.5%.This study provides an insight for fabricating a sensitive,efficient,and accurate analytical platform for rapid detection of AFB1in food.展开更多
Background Aflatoxin B1(AFB1),a toxic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus,is widely present in various crops and induces endoplasmic reticulum stress in the intestine ...Background Aflatoxin B1(AFB1),a toxic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus,is widely present in various crops and induces endoplasmic reticulum stress in the intestine and kidney of animals,leading to apoptosis and inflammatory damage.Curcumin is a natural phenolic antioxidant that has antioxidant,anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects.However,the role and mechanism of curcumin in alleviating the toxicity of AFB1 in sheep remain unclear.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the mitigating effects of curcumin on intestinal microbiota disorders and intestinal and kidney injuries in AFB1-exposed sheep.Eighteen sheep were randomly divided into three treatment groups.The groups were the control group(CON,basal diet),the AFB1 group(AFB1,basic diet+500μg/kg DM AFB1),and the AFB1_Curcumin group(AFB1_CUR,basic diet+500μg/kg DM AFB1+800 mg/kg DM curcumin)for 21 d.Results AFB1 induced intestinal barrier dysfunction,intestinal flora imbalance,and intestinal mucosal damage.Curcumin addition inhibited the activity of the ATF6/GRP78 and IL-1β/NF-κB signaling pathways to alleviate kidney injury and activated the NRF2/KEAP1 pathway and antioxidant system to reduce the toxic substances cycle in the intestine-kidney axis(P<0.05).The protective effects of curcumin on the intestine and kidney are related to a reduction in the levels of Prevotella ruminicola and Ruminococcus albus.Therefore,the structure of the microbiota and antioxidant functions were improved,mitigating damage to the intestine-kidney axis.Conclusions Curcumin can alleviate AFB1-induced disorder of the intestinal microbiota by enhancing intestinal barrier function;reducing intestinal apoptosis,oxidative stress,and inflammatory damage;and regulating the intestinal microbiota via the intestine-kidney axis.Moreover,the activity of the ATF6/GRP78 and IL-1β/NF-κB signaling pathways was inhibited by curcumin to mitigate intestine-kidney axis injury.Additionally,activating the NRF2/KEAP1 signaling pathway promotes the function of biological antioxidant system.展开更多
Background This study was carried out to investigate the individual and combined contamination of aflatoxin B1(AFB1),deoxynivalenol(DON),and zearalenone(ZEN)in feeds in China between 2021 and 2024.A total of 23,...Background This study was carried out to investigate the individual and combined contamination of aflatoxin B1(AFB1),deoxynivalenol(DON),and zearalenone(ZEN)in feeds in China between 2021 and 2024.A total of 23,003 feed samples,including 17,489 feedstuff samples and 5,514 complete feed samples,were collected from different provinces of China for mycotoxin analysis.Results The analyzed mycotoxins displayed considerably high contamination in the feed samples,with the individual contamination of AFB1,DON,and ZEN were 20.0%–100%,33.3%–100%,and 85.0%–100%,respectively.The average concentrations of AFB1,DON,and ZEN were 1.2–728.7μg/kg,106–8,634.8μg/kg,and 18.1–3,341.6μg/kg,respectively.Notably,the rates over China’s safety standards for AFB1,DON,and ZEN in raw ingredients were 9.7%,2.7%,and 15.7%,respectively.Meanwhile,3.5%,1.1%,and 8.7%of analyzed complete feeds exceeded China’s safety standards for AFB1,DON,and ZEN,respectively.Moreover,the co-contamination rates of AFB1,DON,and ZEN in more than 70%of raw ingredients and 87.5%of complete feed products were 60.0%–100%and 61.5%–100%,respectively.Conclusion This study reveals that the feeds in China have commonly been contaminated with AFB1,DON,and ZEN alone and their combination during the past four years.These findings highlight the significance of monitoring mycotoxin contaminant levels in domestic animal feed and the importance of carrying out feed administration and remediation strategies for mycotoxin control.展开更多
Aflatoxins B1(AFB1)contamination in agro-food holds great threaten to human and animal health.Conventional test strips for rapid AFB1 visualized monitoring remains challenged by improvement of sensitivity and matrix i...Aflatoxins B1(AFB1)contamination in agro-food holds great threaten to human and animal health.Conventional test strips for rapid AFB1 visualized monitoring remains challenged by improvement of sensitivity and matrix interference resistance.In this case,we developed a portable electrochemiluminescence(ECL)imaging test strip with dual-signal outputs for AFB1 quantification in corn samples.RuPEI@SiO2@Au nanospheres were synthesized for bonding with anti-AFB1 antibody and then colorimetrical signal-reported on test line through the capillary flow at strips.Meanwhile,ECL imaging signal of the constructed carbon-ink-based working electrode on polyvinyl chloride substrate of strips was exported under an applied potential of 1.25 V.The whole ECL test strips not only endowed convenient colorimetric responses but guaranteed quick-witted ECL image distinguishment even at extremely low AFB1 content.The detection limit of this ECL imaging-integrated mode was 10-fold lower than that of only colorimetric mode.Furthermore,satisfactory selectivity,reliability and practicability of the as-proposed ECL test strips were demonstrated.This work offered a promising platform for on-site,accurate and sensitive detection of pollutants in foods.展开更多
Background Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)risks animal and human health,and the liver is considered the most crucial detoxification organ.Phlorotannin(PT)is a polyhydroxy phenol that has a wide range of biological activities...Background Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)risks animal and human health,and the liver is considered the most crucial detoxification organ.Phlorotannin(PT)is a polyhydroxy phenol that has a wide range of biological activities,including antioxidation and hepatoprotection,which can promote the ability of liver detoxification.This study aimed to elucidate the protective effect of PT on AFB1-induced liver damage in broilers.Results In vivo experiment showed that the PT reduced AFB1 content and AFB1-exo-8,9-epoxide DNA(AFBODNA)concentration in serum and liver(P<0.05),improved the histomorphology of liver and hepatic mitochondria,and activated nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)-related antioxidant and detoxification pathway by upregulating the activities of antioxidant enzymes(catalase[CAT],glutathione S-transferase[GST])and total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC)level(P<0.05),and inhibited the mRNA expression of CYP1A1(cytochrome P450 family 1 subfamily A member 1)and phase Ⅱ detoxification enzyme related genes(GPX1,GSTT1,and NQO1)of broilers exposed to AFB1(P<0.05).Meanwhile,PT upregulated the Nrf1 pathway-related mitochondrial biosynthetic genes(Nrf1,mitochondrial transcription factor A[TFAM],mitofusin 1[MFN1])in broilers fed AFB1 contaminated diet(P<0.05).In vitro verification study suggested that the use of Nrf2/Nrf1 inhibitors suppressed the ameliorative role of PT on AFB1-induced liver injury of broilers,which was manifested in the mRNA expression of Nrf2,NQO1,GSTT3,Nrf1,TFAM,and other genes decreasing(P<0.05),and down-regulation of the protein expression of Nrf2,total and nucleus p-Nrf2,and total and nucleus p-Nrf1(P<0.05).Conclusion The PT ameliorates oxidative stress and hepatotoxicity by activating the Nrf2-mediated phase Ⅱ detoxification enzymes pathway and maintains mitochondrial homeostasis by activating the Nrf1 signaling pathway in broilers exposed to AFB1.展开更多
Background Aflatoxins have been reported as a significant pollutant in feed,capable of causing harm to the liver,gastrointestinal tract and kidneys of piglets.However,research on the interactions among aflatoxin B1(AF...Background Aflatoxins have been reported as a significant pollutant in feed,capable of causing harm to the liver,gastrointestinal tract and kidneys of piglets.However,research on the interactions among aflatoxin B1(AFB1),bile acid(BA)metabolism and gut microbiota is limited.Methods In this study,piglets were treated with AFB1 and antibiotics(ABX)to evaluate the interaction between AFB1 and gut microbiota.Subsequently,the roles of the farnesoid X receptor(FXR)and sterol 12α-hydroxylase(CYP8B1)in AFB1 absorption were studied by using FXR agonists obeticholic acid(OCA)and Cyp8b1-knockout(KO)mice,respectively.Result AFB1 inhibited bile salt hydrolase(BSH)activity in ileal microbiota,downregulated ileal FXR expression,and upregulated CYP8B1 expression in liver,increasing the proportion of 12α-OH BAs and potentially enhancing AFB1 absorption.ABX treatment reduced AFB1 absorption and liver damage,and unexpectedly increased BSH activity,counteracting the AFB1-induced downregulation of FXR and upregulation of CYP8B1.OCA reactivated ileal FXR,reduced AFB1 absorption,and alleviated liver damage.Furthermore,Cyp8b1-KO mice showed increased resistance to AFB1-induced liver damage by lowering AFB1 absorption.Conclusions These results underscore the significance of gut microbiota and BAs in AFB1 absorption,suggesting new strategies to mitigate health risks from AFB1 in piglets.展开更多
Aflatoxin B_1(AFB_1)is a common contaminant in cereals of global concern,and long-term low-dose exposure can adversely affect human health.Here,we showed that populations with dietary patterns characterized by high-fa...Aflatoxin B_1(AFB_1)is a common contaminant in cereals of global concern,and long-term low-dose exposure can adversely affect human health.Here,we showed that populations with dietary patterns characterized by high-fat diet(HFD)might have an increased risk of exposure to high levels of AFB_1.Our data indicated that chronic exposure of AFB_1 induced“gut-liver axis”injury in mice under HFD and normal diet(ND)patterns.AFB_1 further aggravated hepatic and intestinal injury,and intestinal microbiota disruption in HFD mice.Bifidobacterium breve BAA-2849 intervention analysis showed that liver injury and lipid disorders caused by AFB_1 exposure were alleviated by regulating the proportions of different gut microbes.We demonstrated through a mice model that the populations with a dietary pattern of HFD might be more susceptible to AFB_1 exposure and adverse effects on the gut-liver axis,and the toxicity of AFB_1 exposure can be alleviated by regulating the gut microbiota.展开更多
Background AFB1-8,9-exo-epoxide(AFBO)is the highly toxic product of Aflatoxin B1(AFB1).Glutathione S-transferases(GSTs)play pivotal roles in detoxifying AFB1 by catalyzing the conjugation of AFBO with glut...Background AFB1-8,9-exo-epoxide(AFBO)is the highly toxic product of Aflatoxin B1(AFB1).Glutathione S-transferases(GSTs)play pivotal roles in detoxifying AFB1 by catalyzing the conjugation of AFBO with glutathione(GSH).Although there are over 20 GST isozymes that have been identified in chicken,GST isozymes involved in the detoxification process of AFB1 have not been identified yet.The objective of this study was to determine which GST isozymes played key role in detoxification of AFB1.Results A total of 17 pcDNA3.1(+)-GST isozyme plasmids were constructed and the GST isozyme genes were overexpressed by 80–2,500,000 folds in the chicken Leghorn male hepatoma(LMH)cells.Compared to the AFB1 treatment,overexpression of GSTA2X,GSTA3,GSTT1L,GSTZ1-1,and GSTZ1-2 increased the cell viability by 6.5%–17.0%in LMH cells.Moreover,overexpression of five GST isozymes reduced the release of lactate dehydrogenase and reactive oxygen species by 8.8%–64.4%,and 57.2%–77.6%,respectively,as well as enhanced the production AFBO-GSH by 15.8%–19.6%,thus mitigating DNA damage induced by AFB1.After comprehensive evaluation of various indicators,GSTA2X displayed the best detoxification effects against AFB1.GSTA2X was expressed in Pichia pastoris X-33 and its enzymatic properties for catalyzing the conjugation of AFBO with GSH showed that the optimum temperature and pH were 20–25℃ and 7.6–8.6 as well as the enzymatic kinetic parameter Vmax was 0.23 nmol/min/mg and the Michaelis constant was 86.05μmol/L with the AFB1 as substrate.Conclusions In conclusion,GSTA2X,GSTA3,GSTT1L,GSTZ1-1,and GSTZ1-2 played key roles in AFB1 detoxification,which will provide new remediation strategies to prevent aflatoxicosis in chickens.展开更多
Aspergillus species produce aflatoxins and raise concerns about food safety in departmental stores and manufacturing mills.To address the risks posed by aflatoxins,and to advise the public on the highest quality rice ...Aspergillus species produce aflatoxins and raise concerns about food safety in departmental stores and manufacturing mills.To address the risks posed by aflatoxins,and to advise the public on the highest quality rice that serves as a nutritious food source,an inquiry following the guidelines outlined in both local and international standards of food safety for the presence of aflatoxins is an essential requirement.Therefore,16 white rice samples were selected randomly from low/high socio-economic departmental stores from 16 different localities.Grind powdered rice filtrate was extracted using chloroform.The filtrate applied on TLC plates and the amount of aflatoxin and moisture contents were determined.In the non-infected rice,moisture content was low(9.08%)whereas high[13.65%>12%(standard>value)]in infected ones.Four out of 8 samples of low-quality rice were contaminated with AFB1 and AFB2(ranging from 22.2 to 29.3μg/kg).All the samples except one(22.3μg/kg)from high-quality rice were certified fit despite the contamination with AFB1.Furthermore,phylogenetic analysis showed Aspergillus flavus from unfit low(Long grain brown and Brown basmati)and high-quality(Basmati-198)rice whereas A.parasiticus from unfit low-quality Medium-grain brown rice.The presented research proves that the detection of fungi and aflatoxins in rice grains poses a huge risk to the health of consumers.Therefore,it is necessary to check the rice grains before distribution.展开更多
Given severe health-hazardous effects of aflatoxin B1(AFB1) widely occurring in cereal grains and animal feeds,it is highly urgent to develop analytical methods for its rapid screening.In this work,we proposed a simpl...Given severe health-hazardous effects of aflatoxin B1(AFB1) widely occurring in cereal grains and animal feeds,it is highly urgent to develop analytical methods for its rapid screening.In this work,we proposed a simple and high-throughput method for the determination of AFB1 in millet and buckwheat samples using high performance thin layer chromatography(HPTLC) linked to fluorescence densitometry.The first step was to optimize the solid-liquid extraction for the crude clean-up of the samples.The QuEChERS(Quick,Easy,Cheap,Effective,Robust and Safe) extraction strategy was used and different solvent systems for their extraction efficiency of AFB1 from the samples were evaluated.Then,trichloromethane:ethyl acetate(7:3,V/V) was used as the mobile phase to realize the separation of the targeted compound from background noises on silica gel plates.Quantification was readily performed with densitometry in fluorescence mode.In order to fix the optimal excitation wavelength,spectra scanning ranging 250-400 nm was carried out,revealing that 364 nm light gave the highest signal.With the optimized optical system,high sensitivity to AFB1 was achieved,with a limit of detection(LOD) at 3 μg/kg.Apart from that,good linearity(0.999) was obtained within the range of 1-80 ng/band of AFB 1.To assess the analysis accuracy,2 levels of AFB 1(50 and100 μg/kg) were spiked into real grain samples.The obtained results showed that the recovery rates were within the range of 81.6%-114.0%.The proof-of-concept results of this work evidenced that HPTLC is a promising analytical tool for the screening of mycotoxin in difficult samples.展开更多
Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a toxic fungal metabolite that contaminates almonds from cultivation to harvesting.It leads to chronic health problems and significant economic loss to the producers.Therefore,a fast and non-invas...Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a toxic fungal metabolite that contaminates almonds from cultivation to harvesting.It leads to chronic health problems and significant economic loss to the producers.Therefore,a fast and non-invasive detection technique is crucial for safeguarding food safety by swiftly identifying and eliminating contaminated almonds from the supply chain.Hyperspectral imaging has been explored as a potential non-destructive technology for detecting AFB1.However,the diverse geometries of almonds present a significant challenge on acquired images,thereby impacting the accuracy of the developed prediction and classification models.This study investigates the effectiveness of short-wave infrared(SwIR)hyperspectral imaging combined with deep learning for detecting AFB1 in almonds of varying geometries.Initially,partial least squares regression(PLSR)and support vector machine(SvM)regression models were evaluated for quantification,while SVM and quadratic discriminant analysis(QDA)classifiers were applied for classification.The results indicated that spectral responses varied with almond thickness,making quantification models unreliable for industrial applications.The Competitive Adaptive Reweighted Sampling(CARS)algorithm was employed to identify key spectral features for developing multi-spectral AFB1 classification models to evaluate the feasibility of high-speed,accurate in-line detection.The deep learning approach significantly outperformed traditional machine learning models,with the pre-trained Inception V3 network achieving a cross-validation accuracy of 84.82%,an F1-score of 0.8522,and an area under curve of 0.893.These findings highlight the superiority of deep learning-based hyperspectral imaging for accurate and reliable AFB1 detection in almonds with diverse shapes and thicknesses.展开更多
Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a carcinogenic toxin naturally produced in most food crops that severely threaten human health,and effective methods are urgent to improve the detection accuracy.Herein an indirect competitive imm...Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a carcinogenic toxin naturally produced in most food crops that severely threaten human health,and effective methods are urgent to improve the detection accuracy.Herein an indirect competitive immunosorbent approach was elaborately developed based on high-affinity immunoglobulin G(IgG)coupled CuO-anchored Fe3O4nanozymes for precise and ultrasensitive detection of AFB1in food crops including peanut,corn and wheat.The high-affinity nanozymes were fabricated by the assembly of inner core Fe3O4nanoparticles and mesoporous silica capping layer,Cu O further situated within large aperture of the coating layer via in-situ growth,and then conjugated with ligand rabbit anti-mouse Ig G,which can specifically bind with AFB1.The results showed the hybrid high-affinity nanozymes displayed enhanced peroxidasemimic activities and catalytic performances,achieving a linear range of 0.06-61.93(lg(ng/mL))and a detection limit of 0.0037 ng/mL,30 times better than that of the conventional enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The constructed nanozymes were successfully applied to the detection of AFB1in food products with an average spiked recovery of 96.53%and relative standard deviations less than 2.8%.Therefore,the accurate hybrid nanozymes may serve for AFB1detection in various foods in future.展开更多
Mycotoxins,toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungus including Aspergillus,Penicillium,and Fusarium,pose considerable threats to food safety and human health worldwide.This review analyzes the main categories of ...Mycotoxins,toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungus including Aspergillus,Penicillium,and Fusarium,pose considerable threats to food safety and human health worldwide.This review analyzes the main categories of mycotoxins—namely aflatoxins,ochratoxins,and fusarium toxins(zearalenone and fumonisins)—along with their health implications,sources of contamination,and environmental circumstances conducive to their production.The document highlights the pressing necessity for efficient management techniques and investigates the use of food polymer-based nanotechnology as an innovative solution.Biopolymeric nanoparticles produced from natural food materials exhibit notable antibacterial characteristics,biodegradability,and the ability to enhance mycotoxin detection and management.This review emphasizes the transformative capacity of nanotechnology based innovative strategies in improving mycotoxin control,providing insights into emerging research avenues and practical applications to bolster food safety systems and keyword co-occurrence analysis,limitations and future perspectives.展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a major global health challenge,particularly in regions with high aflatoxin B1(AFB1)exposure.This editorial explores the mechanistic interplay between AFB1 and tissue inhibitor of metal...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a major global health challenge,particularly in regions with high aflatoxin B1(AFB1)exposure.This editorial explores the mechanistic interplay between AFB1 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3(TIMP-3)in AFB1-related HCC.TIMP-3,frequently downregulated in HCC due to promoter methylation,is linked to increased tumor aggressiveness and poor prognosis.We propose that AFB1 induces epigenetic silencing of TIMP-3,potentially via DNA adducts and oxidative stress,exacerbating AFB1-related HCC progression.This AFB1-TIMP-3 axis highlights TIMP-3’s potential as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target.Future research should focus on elucidating these molecular pathways and integrating TIMP-3 into clinical practice for early detection and targeted therapies in AFB1-prevalent regions.展开更多
An Aspergillus section/Zam isolate ( NAFFHB396) was isolated from a peanut kernel. It was identified as Aspergillus flavus based on morphology and molecular characteristics. It produced yellow to green - colored con...An Aspergillus section/Zam isolate ( NAFFHB396) was isolated from a peanut kernel. It was identified as Aspergillus flavus based on morphology and molecular characteristics. It produced yellow to green - colored conidia on CYA medium and colonies with bright orange in color on AFPA medium. NAFFHB396 was grouped with A. flavus NRRL21882 and NRRL3357 by phylogenetic analysis of partial calmodulin sequence data. It was found that 12 genes were absent in aflatoxin gene cluster in NAFF- HB396. HPLC result further showed that it was an atoxigenic isolate. Co - inoculation of NAFFHB396 with a high aflatoxin producer AF2202 at the ratio of 1:1 both on CYA medium and peanut kernel resul-ted in reduction of aflatoxin production by 88.7% and 99. 8% respectively. These results suggested that the atoxigenic NAFFHB396 obtained in this study had a great potential to be a biocontrol agent to reduce aflatoxin contamination of peanut in China.展开更多
Background:The current study was conducted to investigate the individual and combined occurrence of aflatoxin B1(AFB1),deoxynivalenol(DON)and zearalenone(ZEN)in feeds from various Provinces of China during 2018 ...Background:The current study was conducted to investigate the individual and combined occurrence of aflatoxin B1(AFB1),deoxynivalenol(DON)and zearalenone(ZEN)in feeds from various Provinces of China during 2018 to 2020.A total of 3,507 feed samples,including 2,090 feed ingredients and 1,417 complete feed samples,were collected from different areas of China for mycotoxins analysis.Results:The individual contamination of AFB1,DON and ZEN were present in more than 81.9%,96.4% and 96.9% of feed samples,respectively,with average concentration ranges of AFB1 between 1.2-27.4μg/kg,DON between 458.0-1,925.4μg/kg and ZEN between 48.1-326.8μg/kg.Notably,0.9%,0.5% and 0.1% of feed ingredients,and 1.2-12.8%,0.9-2.9% and 0-8.9% of complete feeds for pigs,poultry and ruminants with AFB1,ZEN and DON that exceeded China’s safety standards,respectively.Moreover,more than 81.5%of feed ingredients and 95.7% of complete feeds were co-contaminated with various combinations of these mycotoxins.Conclusion:This study indicates that the feeds in China were universally contaminated with AFB1,DON and ZEN during the past 3 years.These findings highlight the significance of monitoring mycotoxin contaminant levels in the domestic animal feed,and the importance of carrying out feed administration and remediation strategies for mycotoxin control.展开更多
AIM: To assess the combinative role of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), cyanobacterial toxins (cyanotoxins), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) x gene in hepatotumorigenicity. METHODS: One-week-old animals carrying HBV x gene an...AIM: To assess the combinative role of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), cyanobacterial toxins (cyanotoxins), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) x gene in hepatotumorigenicity. METHODS: One-week-old animals carrying HBV x gene and their wild-type littermates were intraperitoneally (ip) injected with either single-dose AFB1 [6 mg/kg body weight (bw)], repeated-dose cyanotoxins (microcystin- LR or nodularin, 10 μg/kg bw once a week for 15 wk), DMSO (vehicle control) alone, or AFB1 followed by cyanotoxins a week later, and were sacrificed at 24 and 52 wk post-treatment. RESULTS: AFB1 induced liver tumors in 13 of 29 (44.8%) transcjenic mice at 52 wk post-treatment, significantly more frequent than in wild-type mice (13.3%). This significant difference was not shown in the 24-wk study. Compared with AFB1 exposure alone, MC-LR and nodularin yielded approximately 3-fold and 6-fold increases in the incidence of AFB1-induced liver tumors in wild-type animals at 24 wk, respectively. HBV x gene did not further elevate the risk associated with coexposure to AFB1 and cyanotoxins. With the exception of an MC-LR-dosed wild-type mouse, no liver tumor was observed in mice treated with cyanotoxins alone at 24 wk. Neither DMSO-treated transgenic mice nor their wild-type littermates had pathologic alterations relevant to hepatotumorigenesis in even up to 52 wk. CONCLUSION: HBV x gene and nodularin promote the development of AFB1-induced liver tumors. Co-exposure to AFB1 and MC-LR tends to elevate the risk of liver tumors at 24 wk relative to exposure to one of them. The combinative effect of AFB1, cyanotoxins and HBVx on hepatotumorigenesis is weak at 24 wk.展开更多
Aflatoxins produced primarily by two closely related fungi,Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus,are mutagenic and carcinogenic in animals and humans.Of many approaches investigated to manage aflatoxin contam...Aflatoxins produced primarily by two closely related fungi,Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus,are mutagenic and carcinogenic in animals and humans.Of many approaches investigated to manage aflatoxin contamination,bio-logical control method has shown great promise.Numerous organisms,including bacteria,yeasts and nontoxigenic fungal strains of A.flavus and A.parasiticus,have been tested for their ability in controlling aflatoxin contamination.Great successes in reducing aflatoxin contamination have been achieved by application of nontoxigenic strains of A.flavus and A.parasiticus in fields of cotton,peanut,maize and pistachio.The nontoxigenic strains applied to soil occupy the same niches as the natural occurring toxigenic strains.They,therefore,are capable of competing and displacing toxigenic strains.In this paper,we review recent development in biological control of aflatoxin contamination.展开更多
A fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) was developed for the analysis ofaflatoxins (AFs) using an anti-aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) monoclonal antibody and a novel fluorescein-labeled AFB1 tracer. The FPIA showed...A fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) was developed for the analysis ofaflatoxins (AFs) using an anti-aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) monoclonal antibody and a novel fluorescein-labeled AFB1 tracer. The FPIA showed an IC50 value of 23.33 ng/mL with a limit of detection of 13.12 ng/mL for AFB1. The cross-reactivities of AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2, AFM1, and AFM2 with the antibody were 100%, 65.7%, 143%, 23.5%, 111.4%, and 2%, respectively. The group-specificity of anti-AFB1mAb indicated that the FPIA could potentially be used in a screening method for the detection of total AFs, albeit not AFG2 and AFM2. The total time required for analyzing 96 samples in one microplate was less than 5 rain. This study demonstrates the potential usefulness of the FPIA as a rapid and simple technique for monitoring AFs.展开更多
Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a highly toxic mycotoxin,and rapid and sensitive detection of AFB1 is in demand for food safety and environmental analysis.Here we described a simple aptamer molecular beacon assay for rapid detec...Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a highly toxic mycotoxin,and rapid and sensitive detection of AFB1 is in demand for food safety and environmental analysis.Here we described a simple aptamer molecular beacon assay for rapid detection of aflatoxin B1(AFB1)by using an aptamer with a fluorescein(FAM)label at the 50 end and a fluorescence quencher(black hole quencher 1,BHQ1)at the 30 end.In the presence of AFB1,the aptamer probe bound with AFB1 and induced a hairpin structure,drawing FAM and BHQ1 into close proximity and leading to fluorescence quenching.This assay allowed for a detection limit of 3.9 nmol/L and a dynamic range from 3.9 nmol/L to 4 mmol/L.Specificity test showed other mycotoxins including ochratoxin A,ochratoxin B,fumonisin B1,fumonisin B2,and zearalenone had negligible influence on detection of AFB1.AFB1 spiked in diluted liquor wine,methanol,or corn flour samples was successfully detected by using this aptamer probe,and the assay showed potential for real sample analysis.展开更多
基金supported by the Scientific Key Project of Hunan Provincial Department of Education(23A0204)Open Project Program of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Testing and Evaluation for Agro-product Safety and Quality(NK202401)Dongting Laboratory Special Fund Project(2024-DTPY-008).
摘要Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)in food is a threaten to food safety and human health.In this study,a colorimetric and fluorescent dual-mode aptamer sensor was constructed for rapid and accurate detection of AFB1based on polyvinylpyrrolidone-gold-copper bimetallic nanoclusters(PVP-Au/Cu NCs)and Mn3O4nanoparticles(Mn3O4NPs).In the presence of AFB1,the AFB1aptamer on the surface of Mn3O4NPs specifically bound to AFB1.The oxidase-like activity of Mn3O4NPs was restored and 3,3',5,5'-0tetramethylbenzidine(TMB)was oxidized to oxidized TMB(ox TMB),which quenched the orange fluorescence of the PVP-Au/Cu NCs.With AFB1concentrations increasing,the blue color of ox TMB deepened,the fluorescence quenching efficiency was enhanced.The working range was 0–56μg/Lwith a limit of detection(LOD)of 0.36μg/L(colorimetric),and2.86–40.00μg/L with a LOD of 0.29μg/L(fluorescent).In addition,the established sensor was successfully applied to determine AFB1in milk,rice,oats,and corn,with a recovery rate of 91.1%–107.5%.This study provides an insight for fabricating a sensitive,efficient,and accurate analytical platform for rapid detection of AFB1in food.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1301005)。
摘要Background Aflatoxin B1(AFB1),a toxic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus,is widely present in various crops and induces endoplasmic reticulum stress in the intestine and kidney of animals,leading to apoptosis and inflammatory damage.Curcumin is a natural phenolic antioxidant that has antioxidant,anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects.However,the role and mechanism of curcumin in alleviating the toxicity of AFB1 in sheep remain unclear.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the mitigating effects of curcumin on intestinal microbiota disorders and intestinal and kidney injuries in AFB1-exposed sheep.Eighteen sheep were randomly divided into three treatment groups.The groups were the control group(CON,basal diet),the AFB1 group(AFB1,basic diet+500μg/kg DM AFB1),and the AFB1_Curcumin group(AFB1_CUR,basic diet+500μg/kg DM AFB1+800 mg/kg DM curcumin)for 21 d.Results AFB1 induced intestinal barrier dysfunction,intestinal flora imbalance,and intestinal mucosal damage.Curcumin addition inhibited the activity of the ATF6/GRP78 and IL-1β/NF-κB signaling pathways to alleviate kidney injury and activated the NRF2/KEAP1 pathway and antioxidant system to reduce the toxic substances cycle in the intestine-kidney axis(P<0.05).The protective effects of curcumin on the intestine and kidney are related to a reduction in the levels of Prevotella ruminicola and Ruminococcus albus.Therefore,the structure of the microbiota and antioxidant functions were improved,mitigating damage to the intestine-kidney axis.Conclusions Curcumin can alleviate AFB1-induced disorder of the intestinal microbiota by enhancing intestinal barrier function;reducing intestinal apoptosis,oxidative stress,and inflammatory damage;and regulating the intestinal microbiota via the intestine-kidney axis.Moreover,the activity of the ATF6/GRP78 and IL-1β/NF-κB signaling pathways was inhibited by curcumin to mitigate intestine-kidney axis injury.Additionally,activating the NRF2/KEAP1 signaling pathway promotes the function of biological antioxidant system.
基金supported by the Chinese Natural Science Foundation projects(32272915 and 32472949)National Key Research and Development Programs of China(2023YFD1301003)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2662023DKPY002)Hebei Panshuo Biotechnolog Co.,Ltd.
摘要Background This study was carried out to investigate the individual and combined contamination of aflatoxin B1(AFB1),deoxynivalenol(DON),and zearalenone(ZEN)in feeds in China between 2021 and 2024.A total of 23,003 feed samples,including 17,489 feedstuff samples and 5,514 complete feed samples,were collected from different provinces of China for mycotoxin analysis.Results The analyzed mycotoxins displayed considerably high contamination in the feed samples,with the individual contamination of AFB1,DON,and ZEN were 20.0%–100%,33.3%–100%,and 85.0%–100%,respectively.The average concentrations of AFB1,DON,and ZEN were 1.2–728.7μg/kg,106–8,634.8μg/kg,and 18.1–3,341.6μg/kg,respectively.Notably,the rates over China’s safety standards for AFB1,DON,and ZEN in raw ingredients were 9.7%,2.7%,and 15.7%,respectively.Meanwhile,3.5%,1.1%,and 8.7%of analyzed complete feeds exceeded China’s safety standards for AFB1,DON,and ZEN,respectively.Moreover,the co-contamination rates of AFB1,DON,and ZEN in more than 70%of raw ingredients and 87.5%of complete feed products were 60.0%–100%and 61.5%–100%,respectively.Conclusion This study reveals that the feeds in China have commonly been contaminated with AFB1,DON,and ZEN alone and their combination during the past four years.These findings highlight the significance of monitoring mycotoxin contaminant levels in domestic animal feed and the importance of carrying out feed administration and remediation strategies for mycotoxin control.
基金financially supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022T150708)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFF1104600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32072305,32102089)。
摘要Aflatoxins B1(AFB1)contamination in agro-food holds great threaten to human and animal health.Conventional test strips for rapid AFB1 visualized monitoring remains challenged by improvement of sensitivity and matrix interference resistance.In this case,we developed a portable electrochemiluminescence(ECL)imaging test strip with dual-signal outputs for AFB1 quantification in corn samples.RuPEI@SiO2@Au nanospheres were synthesized for bonding with anti-AFB1 antibody and then colorimetrical signal-reported on test line through the capillary flow at strips.Meanwhile,ECL imaging signal of the constructed carbon-ink-based working electrode on polyvinyl chloride substrate of strips was exported under an applied potential of 1.25 V.The whole ECL test strips not only endowed convenient colorimetric responses but guaranteed quick-witted ECL image distinguishment even at extremely low AFB1 content.The detection limit of this ECL imaging-integrated mode was 10-fold lower than that of only colorimetric mode.Furthermore,satisfactory selectivity,reliability and practicability of the as-proposed ECL test strips were demonstrated.This work offered a promising platform for on-site,accurate and sensitive detection of pollutants in foods.
基金funded by the Characteristic Innovation Project of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education(2024 KTSCX198)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024 A1515012201)Guangdong Feed Industry Technology System(2024 CXTD14).
摘要Background Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)risks animal and human health,and the liver is considered the most crucial detoxification organ.Phlorotannin(PT)is a polyhydroxy phenol that has a wide range of biological activities,including antioxidation and hepatoprotection,which can promote the ability of liver detoxification.This study aimed to elucidate the protective effect of PT on AFB1-induced liver damage in broilers.Results In vivo experiment showed that the PT reduced AFB1 content and AFB1-exo-8,9-epoxide DNA(AFBODNA)concentration in serum and liver(P<0.05),improved the histomorphology of liver and hepatic mitochondria,and activated nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)-related antioxidant and detoxification pathway by upregulating the activities of antioxidant enzymes(catalase[CAT],glutathione S-transferase[GST])and total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC)level(P<0.05),and inhibited the mRNA expression of CYP1A1(cytochrome P450 family 1 subfamily A member 1)and phase Ⅱ detoxification enzyme related genes(GPX1,GSTT1,and NQO1)of broilers exposed to AFB1(P<0.05).Meanwhile,PT upregulated the Nrf1 pathway-related mitochondrial biosynthetic genes(Nrf1,mitochondrial transcription factor A[TFAM],mitofusin 1[MFN1])in broilers fed AFB1 contaminated diet(P<0.05).In vitro verification study suggested that the use of Nrf2/Nrf1 inhibitors suppressed the ameliorative role of PT on AFB1-induced liver injury of broilers,which was manifested in the mRNA expression of Nrf2,NQO1,GSTT3,Nrf1,TFAM,and other genes decreasing(P<0.05),and down-regulation of the protein expression of Nrf2,total and nucleus p-Nrf2,and total and nucleus p-Nrf1(P<0.05).Conclusion The PT ameliorates oxidative stress and hepatotoxicity by activating the Nrf2-mediated phase Ⅱ detoxification enzymes pathway and maintains mitochondrial homeostasis by activating the Nrf1 signaling pathway in broilers exposed to AFB1.
基金supported by grant from the Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province 2022C04034(to Jinzhi Zhang,Junli Zhu and Haifeng Wang)the Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFD1300602(to Haifeng Wang)。
摘要Background Aflatoxins have been reported as a significant pollutant in feed,capable of causing harm to the liver,gastrointestinal tract and kidneys of piglets.However,research on the interactions among aflatoxin B1(AFB1),bile acid(BA)metabolism and gut microbiota is limited.Methods In this study,piglets were treated with AFB1 and antibiotics(ABX)to evaluate the interaction between AFB1 and gut microbiota.Subsequently,the roles of the farnesoid X receptor(FXR)and sterol 12α-hydroxylase(CYP8B1)in AFB1 absorption were studied by using FXR agonists obeticholic acid(OCA)and Cyp8b1-knockout(KO)mice,respectively.Result AFB1 inhibited bile salt hydrolase(BSH)activity in ileal microbiota,downregulated ileal FXR expression,and upregulated CYP8B1 expression in liver,increasing the proportion of 12α-OH BAs and potentially enhancing AFB1 absorption.ABX treatment reduced AFB1 absorption and liver damage,and unexpectedly increased BSH activity,counteracting the AFB1-induced downregulation of FXR and upregulation of CYP8B1.OCA reactivated ileal FXR,reduced AFB1 absorption,and alleviated liver damage.Furthermore,Cyp8b1-KO mice showed increased resistance to AFB1-induced liver damage by lowering AFB1 absorption.Conclusions These results underscore the significance of gut microbiota and BAs in AFB1 absorption,suggesting new strategies to mitigate health risks from AFB1 in piglets.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32125031)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP222001)Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Safety and Quality Control,China。
摘要Aflatoxin B_1(AFB_1)is a common contaminant in cereals of global concern,and long-term low-dose exposure can adversely affect human health.Here,we showed that populations with dietary patterns characterized by high-fat diet(HFD)might have an increased risk of exposure to high levels of AFB_1.Our data indicated that chronic exposure of AFB_1 induced“gut-liver axis”injury in mice under HFD and normal diet(ND)patterns.AFB_1 further aggravated hepatic and intestinal injury,and intestinal microbiota disruption in HFD mice.Bifidobacterium breve BAA-2849 intervention analysis showed that liver injury and lipid disorders caused by AFB_1 exposure were alleviated by regulating the proportions of different gut microbes.We demonstrated through a mice model that the populations with a dietary pattern of HFD might be more susceptible to AFB_1 exposure and adverse effects on the gut-liver axis,and the toxicity of AFB_1 exposure can be alleviated by regulating the gut microbiota.
基金supported by the Chinese Natural Science Foundation Projects 32072775,32272915 and 32472949the National Key Research and Development Programs of China(2023YFD1301003 and 2023YFD1301005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2662023DKPY002)。
摘要Background AFB1-8,9-exo-epoxide(AFBO)is the highly toxic product of Aflatoxin B1(AFB1).Glutathione S-transferases(GSTs)play pivotal roles in detoxifying AFB1 by catalyzing the conjugation of AFBO with glutathione(GSH).Although there are over 20 GST isozymes that have been identified in chicken,GST isozymes involved in the detoxification process of AFB1 have not been identified yet.The objective of this study was to determine which GST isozymes played key role in detoxification of AFB1.Results A total of 17 pcDNA3.1(+)-GST isozyme plasmids were constructed and the GST isozyme genes were overexpressed by 80–2,500,000 folds in the chicken Leghorn male hepatoma(LMH)cells.Compared to the AFB1 treatment,overexpression of GSTA2X,GSTA3,GSTT1L,GSTZ1-1,and GSTZ1-2 increased the cell viability by 6.5%–17.0%in LMH cells.Moreover,overexpression of five GST isozymes reduced the release of lactate dehydrogenase and reactive oxygen species by 8.8%–64.4%,and 57.2%–77.6%,respectively,as well as enhanced the production AFBO-GSH by 15.8%–19.6%,thus mitigating DNA damage induced by AFB1.After comprehensive evaluation of various indicators,GSTA2X displayed the best detoxification effects against AFB1.GSTA2X was expressed in Pichia pastoris X-33 and its enzymatic properties for catalyzing the conjugation of AFBO with GSH showed that the optimum temperature and pH were 20–25℃ and 7.6–8.6 as well as the enzymatic kinetic parameter Vmax was 0.23 nmol/min/mg and the Michaelis constant was 86.05μmol/L with the AFB1 as substrate.Conclusions In conclusion,GSTA2X,GSTA3,GSTT1L,GSTZ1-1,and GSTZ1-2 played key roles in AFB1 detoxification,which will provide new remediation strategies to prevent aflatoxicosis in chickens.
基金supported by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project Number(PNURSP2025R317),Princess Nourah bintAbdulrahman University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
摘要Aspergillus species produce aflatoxins and raise concerns about food safety in departmental stores and manufacturing mills.To address the risks posed by aflatoxins,and to advise the public on the highest quality rice that serves as a nutritious food source,an inquiry following the guidelines outlined in both local and international standards of food safety for the presence of aflatoxins is an essential requirement.Therefore,16 white rice samples were selected randomly from low/high socio-economic departmental stores from 16 different localities.Grind powdered rice filtrate was extracted using chloroform.The filtrate applied on TLC plates and the amount of aflatoxin and moisture contents were determined.In the non-infected rice,moisture content was low(9.08%)whereas high[13.65%>12%(standard>value)]in infected ones.Four out of 8 samples of low-quality rice were contaminated with AFB1 and AFB2(ranging from 22.2 to 29.3μg/kg).All the samples except one(22.3μg/kg)from high-quality rice were certified fit despite the contamination with AFB1.Furthermore,phylogenetic analysis showed Aspergillus flavus from unfit low(Long grain brown and Brown basmati)and high-quality(Basmati-198)rice whereas A.parasiticus from unfit low-quality Medium-grain brown rice.The presented research proves that the detection of fungi and aflatoxins in rice grains poses a huge risk to the health of consumers.Therefore,it is necessary to check the rice grains before distribution.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFF0601902)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China (2021-068)+1 种基金Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Detection for Mycotoxins, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs China (SWDSJC2021001)Shanxi Agricultural University High-Level Talent Project (2021XG013)。
摘要Given severe health-hazardous effects of aflatoxin B1(AFB1) widely occurring in cereal grains and animal feeds,it is highly urgent to develop analytical methods for its rapid screening.In this work,we proposed a simple and high-throughput method for the determination of AFB1 in millet and buckwheat samples using high performance thin layer chromatography(HPTLC) linked to fluorescence densitometry.The first step was to optimize the solid-liquid extraction for the crude clean-up of the samples.The QuEChERS(Quick,Easy,Cheap,Effective,Robust and Safe) extraction strategy was used and different solvent systems for their extraction efficiency of AFB1 from the samples were evaluated.Then,trichloromethane:ethyl acetate(7:3,V/V) was used as the mobile phase to realize the separation of the targeted compound from background noises on silica gel plates.Quantification was readily performed with densitometry in fluorescence mode.In order to fix the optimal excitation wavelength,spectra scanning ranging 250-400 nm was carried out,revealing that 364 nm light gave the highest signal.With the optimized optical system,high sensitivity to AFB1 was achieved,with a limit of detection(LOD) at 3 μg/kg.Apart from that,good linearity(0.999) was obtained within the range of 1-80 ng/band of AFB 1.To assess the analysis accuracy,2 levels of AFB 1(50 and100 μg/kg) were spiked into real grain samples.The obtained results showed that the recovery rates were within the range of 81.6%-114.0%.The proof-of-concept results of this work evidenced that HPTLC is a promising analytical tool for the screening of mycotoxin in difficult samples.
基金the Research Training Program International(RTPi)scholarship from Commonwealth Australiathe top-up scholarship provided by SureNut Ltd.SureNut Ltd.for supplying all the almonds used in this study.
摘要Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a toxic fungal metabolite that contaminates almonds from cultivation to harvesting.It leads to chronic health problems and significant economic loss to the producers.Therefore,a fast and non-invasive detection technique is crucial for safeguarding food safety by swiftly identifying and eliminating contaminated almonds from the supply chain.Hyperspectral imaging has been explored as a potential non-destructive technology for detecting AFB1.However,the diverse geometries of almonds present a significant challenge on acquired images,thereby impacting the accuracy of the developed prediction and classification models.This study investigates the effectiveness of short-wave infrared(SwIR)hyperspectral imaging combined with deep learning for detecting AFB1 in almonds of varying geometries.Initially,partial least squares regression(PLSR)and support vector machine(SvM)regression models were evaluated for quantification,while SVM and quadratic discriminant analysis(QDA)classifiers were applied for classification.The results indicated that spectral responses varied with almond thickness,making quantification models unreliable for industrial applications.The Competitive Adaptive Reweighted Sampling(CARS)algorithm was employed to identify key spectral features for developing multi-spectral AFB1 classification models to evaluate the feasibility of high-speed,accurate in-line detection.The deep learning approach significantly outperformed traditional machine learning models,with the pre-trained Inception V3 network achieving a cross-validation accuracy of 84.82%,an F1-score of 0.8522,and an area under curve of 0.893.These findings highlight the superiority of deep learning-based hyperspectral imaging for accurate and reliable AFB1 detection in almonds with diverse shapes and thicknesses.
基金supported by the Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province(232102321117)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82202198)+2 种基金the National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing of Henan University of Technology(NL2022010)Project of Basic Research Fund of Henan Provincial Institute of Medical and Pharmacological Sciences(2023BP0106)the Innovative Funds Plan of Henan University of Technology(2020ZKCJ23)。
摘要Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a carcinogenic toxin naturally produced in most food crops that severely threaten human health,and effective methods are urgent to improve the detection accuracy.Herein an indirect competitive immunosorbent approach was elaborately developed based on high-affinity immunoglobulin G(IgG)coupled CuO-anchored Fe3O4nanozymes for precise and ultrasensitive detection of AFB1in food crops including peanut,corn and wheat.The high-affinity nanozymes were fabricated by the assembly of inner core Fe3O4nanoparticles and mesoporous silica capping layer,Cu O further situated within large aperture of the coating layer via in-situ growth,and then conjugated with ligand rabbit anti-mouse Ig G,which can specifically bind with AFB1.The results showed the hybrid high-affinity nanozymes displayed enhanced peroxidasemimic activities and catalytic performances,achieving a linear range of 0.06-61.93(lg(ng/mL))and a detection limit of 0.0037 ng/mL,30 times better than that of the conventional enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The constructed nanozymes were successfully applied to the detection of AFB1in food products with an average spiked recovery of 96.53%and relative standard deviations less than 2.8%.Therefore,the accurate hybrid nanozymes may serve for AFB1detection in various foods in future.
基金Financial support for this study is acknowledged by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura,Sri Lanka under the research grant number RC/URG/SCI/2024/12。
摘要Mycotoxins,toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungus including Aspergillus,Penicillium,and Fusarium,pose considerable threats to food safety and human health worldwide.This review analyzes the main categories of mycotoxins—namely aflatoxins,ochratoxins,and fusarium toxins(zearalenone and fumonisins)—along with their health implications,sources of contamination,and environmental circumstances conducive to their production.The document highlights the pressing necessity for efficient management techniques and investigates the use of food polymer-based nanotechnology as an innovative solution.Biopolymeric nanoparticles produced from natural food materials exhibit notable antibacterial characteristics,biodegradability,and the ability to enhance mycotoxin detection and management.This review emphasizes the transformative capacity of nanotechnology based innovative strategies in improving mycotoxin control,providing insights into emerging research avenues and practical applications to bolster food safety systems and keyword co-occurrence analysis,limitations and future perspectives.
基金Supported by the Chongqing Health Commission and Science and Technology Bureau,No.2023MSXM060.
摘要Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a major global health challenge,particularly in regions with high aflatoxin B1(AFB1)exposure.This editorial explores the mechanistic interplay between AFB1 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3(TIMP-3)in AFB1-related HCC.TIMP-3,frequently downregulated in HCC due to promoter methylation,is linked to increased tumor aggressiveness and poor prognosis.We propose that AFB1 induces epigenetic silencing of TIMP-3,potentially via DNA adducts and oxidative stress,exacerbating AFB1-related HCC progression.This AFB1-TIMP-3 axis highlights TIMP-3’s potential as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target.Future research should focus on elucidating these molecular pathways and integrating TIMP-3 into clinical practice for early detection and targeted therapies in AFB1-prevalent regions.
摘要An Aspergillus section/Zam isolate ( NAFFHB396) was isolated from a peanut kernel. It was identified as Aspergillus flavus based on morphology and molecular characteristics. It produced yellow to green - colored conidia on CYA medium and colonies with bright orange in color on AFPA medium. NAFFHB396 was grouped with A. flavus NRRL21882 and NRRL3357 by phylogenetic analysis of partial calmodulin sequence data. It was found that 12 genes were absent in aflatoxin gene cluster in NAFF- HB396. HPLC result further showed that it was an atoxigenic isolate. Co - inoculation of NAFFHB396 with a high aflatoxin producer AF2202 at the ratio of 1:1 both on CYA medium and peanut kernel resul-ted in reduction of aflatoxin production by 88.7% and 99. 8% respectively. These results suggested that the atoxigenic NAFFHB396 obtained in this study had a great potential to be a biocontrol agent to reduce aflatoxin contamination of peanut in China.
基金supported by the Chinese Natural Science Foundation projects(32072775 and 31772636)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0501207)JiangSu Aomai Bio-Technology Co.,Ltd.(Nanjing,China).
摘要Background:The current study was conducted to investigate the individual and combined occurrence of aflatoxin B1(AFB1),deoxynivalenol(DON)and zearalenone(ZEN)in feeds from various Provinces of China during 2018 to 2020.A total of 3,507 feed samples,including 2,090 feed ingredients and 1,417 complete feed samples,were collected from different areas of China for mycotoxins analysis.Results:The individual contamination of AFB1,DON and ZEN were present in more than 81.9%,96.4% and 96.9% of feed samples,respectively,with average concentration ranges of AFB1 between 1.2-27.4μg/kg,DON between 458.0-1,925.4μg/kg and ZEN between 48.1-326.8μg/kg.Notably,0.9%,0.5% and 0.1% of feed ingredients,and 1.2-12.8%,0.9-2.9% and 0-8.9% of complete feeds for pigs,poultry and ruminants with AFB1,ZEN and DON that exceeded China’s safety standards,respectively.Moreover,more than 81.5%of feed ingredients and 95.7% of complete feeds were co-contaminated with various combinations of these mycotoxins.Conclusion:This study indicates that the feeds in China were universally contaminated with AFB1,DON and ZEN during the past 3 years.These findings highlight the significance of monitoring mycotoxin contaminant levels in the domestic animal feed,and the importance of carrying out feed administration and remediation strategies for mycotoxin control.
基金Supported by the Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 39730380
摘要AIM: To assess the combinative role of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), cyanobacterial toxins (cyanotoxins), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) x gene in hepatotumorigenicity. METHODS: One-week-old animals carrying HBV x gene and their wild-type littermates were intraperitoneally (ip) injected with either single-dose AFB1 [6 mg/kg body weight (bw)], repeated-dose cyanotoxins (microcystin- LR or nodularin, 10 μg/kg bw once a week for 15 wk), DMSO (vehicle control) alone, or AFB1 followed by cyanotoxins a week later, and were sacrificed at 24 and 52 wk post-treatment. RESULTS: AFB1 induced liver tumors in 13 of 29 (44.8%) transcjenic mice at 52 wk post-treatment, significantly more frequent than in wild-type mice (13.3%). This significant difference was not shown in the 24-wk study. Compared with AFB1 exposure alone, MC-LR and nodularin yielded approximately 3-fold and 6-fold increases in the incidence of AFB1-induced liver tumors in wild-type animals at 24 wk, respectively. HBV x gene did not further elevate the risk associated with coexposure to AFB1 and cyanotoxins. With the exception of an MC-LR-dosed wild-type mouse, no liver tumor was observed in mice treated with cyanotoxins alone at 24 wk. Neither DMSO-treated transgenic mice nor their wild-type littermates had pathologic alterations relevant to hepatotumorigenesis in even up to 52 wk. CONCLUSION: HBV x gene and nodularin promote the development of AFB1-induced liver tumors. Co-exposure to AFB1 and MC-LR tends to elevate the risk of liver tumors at 24 wk relative to exposure to one of them. The combinative effect of AFB1, cyanotoxins and HBVx on hepatotumorigenesis is weak at 24 wk.
基金the New Century Talent Program from Ministry of Education,China(No.NCET-06-0518)the Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province of China(No.2006C12087)
摘要Aflatoxins produced primarily by two closely related fungi,Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus,are mutagenic and carcinogenic in animals and humans.Of many approaches investigated to manage aflatoxin contamination,bio-logical control method has shown great promise.Numerous organisms,including bacteria,yeasts and nontoxigenic fungal strains of A.flavus and A.parasiticus,have been tested for their ability in controlling aflatoxin contamination.Great successes in reducing aflatoxin contamination have been achieved by application of nontoxigenic strains of A.flavus and A.parasiticus in fields of cotton,peanut,maize and pistachio.The nontoxigenic strains applied to soil occupy the same niches as the natural occurring toxigenic strains.They,therefore,are capable of competing and displacing toxigenic strains.In this paper,we review recent development in biological control of aflatoxin contamination.
基金supported by grants from the International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China(2009DFA32330)the Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest(No.201203040)
摘要A fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) was developed for the analysis ofaflatoxins (AFs) using an anti-aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) monoclonal antibody and a novel fluorescein-labeled AFB1 tracer. The FPIA showed an IC50 value of 23.33 ng/mL with a limit of detection of 13.12 ng/mL for AFB1. The cross-reactivities of AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2, AFM1, and AFM2 with the antibody were 100%, 65.7%, 143%, 23.5%, 111.4%, and 2%, respectively. The group-specificity of anti-AFB1mAb indicated that the FPIA could potentially be used in a screening method for the detection of total AFs, albeit not AFG2 and AFM2. The total time required for analyzing 96 samples in one microplate was less than 5 rain. This study demonstrates the potential usefulness of the FPIA as a rapid and simple technique for monitoring AFs.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21575153,21435008,21874146)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB14030200)the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KFZD-SW-203)
摘要Aflatoxin B1(AFB1)is a highly toxic mycotoxin,and rapid and sensitive detection of AFB1 is in demand for food safety and environmental analysis.Here we described a simple aptamer molecular beacon assay for rapid detection of aflatoxin B1(AFB1)by using an aptamer with a fluorescein(FAM)label at the 50 end and a fluorescence quencher(black hole quencher 1,BHQ1)at the 30 end.In the presence of AFB1,the aptamer probe bound with AFB1 and induced a hairpin structure,drawing FAM and BHQ1 into close proximity and leading to fluorescence quenching.This assay allowed for a detection limit of 3.9 nmol/L and a dynamic range from 3.9 nmol/L to 4 mmol/L.Specificity test showed other mycotoxins including ochratoxin A,ochratoxin B,fumonisin B1,fumonisin B2,and zearalenone had negligible influence on detection of AFB1.AFB1 spiked in diluted liquor wine,methanol,or corn flour samples was successfully detected by using this aptamer probe,and the assay showed potential for real sample analysis.