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7 Diseases Researched for Aflatoxin
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Liver Cancer635Locked
Aflatoxicosis322Locked
Hepatitis B 212Locked
Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced212Locked
Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure110Locked
Liver Cancer: Prevention110Locked
Tumors11Locked
3 Adverse Pharmacological Actions Researched for Aflatoxin
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Carcinogenic533Locked
Hepatotoxic110Locked
Tumorigenic11Locked

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35 Abstracts with Aflatoxin Research

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Aflatoxin B1 exposure increases the risk for primary liver cancer in north Indian population.Oct 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Clin Biochem. 2011 Oct ;44(14-15):1235-40. Epub 2011 Aug 10. PMID: 21854762
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Liver Cancer, Liver Cancer: Prevention
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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Aflatoxin contamination of commercial maize products during an outbreak of acute aflatoxicosis in eastern and central Kenya.Nov 30, 2005

Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2005 Dec ;113(12):1763-7. PMID: 16330360
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Aflatoxicosis
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Mycotoxin
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Aflatoxin exposure contributes to the development of primary liver cancer in patients with chronic hepatitis.Jun 22, 2010

Pubmed Data : Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2010 Jun 22 ;90(24):1665-9. PMID: 20979873
Article Published Date : Jun 22, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Hepatitis B , Liver Cancer
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic, Hepatotoxic
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Aflatoxin is capable of transferring to newborns through breast milk. Jan 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2010 Jan;48(1):314-9. Epub 2009 Oct 20. PMID: 19850097
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Aflatoxicosis, Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Modulation of aflatoxin biomarkers in human blood and urine by green tea polyphenols intervention.Jan 31, 2008

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Carcinogenesis. 2008 Feb ;29(2):411-7. Epub 2008 Jan 12. PMID: 18192689
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Tea
Diseases : Aflatoxicosis, Liver Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Anticarcinogenic Agents
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Oral doses of calcium montmorillonite clay reduced urinary biomarkers and bioavailability of Fumonisin B1 and aflatoxin, two contaminants of grain that are carcinogenic.Jan 06, 2012

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess. 2012 Jan 6. Epub 2012 Jan 6. PMID: 22324939
Article Published Date : Jan 06, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study, Human Study
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Substances : Montmorillonite
Diseases : Aflatoxicosis, Esophageal Cancer
Additional Keywords : Calcium Bentonite Clay, Montmorillonite Clay
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Proinflammatory
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Fumonisin
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There is evidence that aflatoxin exposure plays a role in the pathogenesis of liver cancer in the US population. Jan 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 1999 ;35(1):27-33. PMID: 10624703
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Aflatoxicosis, Liver Cancer, Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 Upregulation
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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A phenolics rich extract of ginger had protective effects against Aflatoxin B1-induced oxidative stress and hepatotoxicity.May 01, 2017

Pubmed Data : Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 May 2 ;91:415-424. Epub 2017 May 2. PMID: 28475920
Article Published Date : May 01, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Ginger, Gingerol
Diseases : Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Heme oxygenase-1 inducer, Hepatoprotective, Nrf2 activation
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Aflatoxin is capable of generating liver cancer in combination with hepatitis B infection. Dec 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Cancer Lett. 2011 Dec 1 ;311(1):1-10. Epub 2011 Jun 24. PMID: 21821357
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
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Diseases : Hepatitis B , Liver Cancer
Additional Keywords : Problem Substance Synergy
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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Both Nigella sativa and date reduce the toxic effects of aflatoxin-B1 in liver and kidney.Jun 30, 2008

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2008 Jul ;2(2):26-44. PMID: 21475486
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Dates, Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)
Diseases : Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective, Renoprotective
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Exposure assessment of mycotoxins in cow's milk in Argentina.Jan 31, 2012

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2012 Feb ;50(2):250-7. Epub 2011 Oct 10. PMID: 22015550
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
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Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Deoxynivalenol (DON), Mycotoxin, Zearalenone (ZEA)
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Fermented Pu-er tea can protect against damage from aflatoxin B1.Mar 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Sci Food Agric. 2017 Apr ;97(6):1910-1915. Epub 2016 Sep 22. PMID: 27539359
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Black Tea, Fermented Foods and Beverages, Green Tea, Polyphenols
Diseases : Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Influence of herbicide glyphosate on growth and aflatoxin B1 production by Aspergillus section Flavi strains isolated from soil on in vitro assay.Dec 31, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Environ Sci Health B. 2013 ;48(12):1070-9. PMID: 24007484
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2012
Study Type : Environmental
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Diseases : Aflatoxicosis
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Glyphosate, Glyphosate formulations
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L. plantarum C88 may alleviate aflatoxin B1 toxicity by increasing fecal AFB1 excretion.Oct 31, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2016 Nov-Dec;79(6):357-362. PMID: 28076559
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Lactobacillus plantarum
Diseases : Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Lactobacillus plantarum alleviates aflatoxins B1 and M1 induced disturbances in the intestinal genes expression and DNA fragmentation.Mar 20, 2018

Pubmed Data : Toxicon. 2018 Mar 21 ;146:13-23. Epub 2018 Mar 21. PMID: 29574215
Article Published Date : Mar 20, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Lactobacillus plantarum
Diseases : DNA damage
Pharmacological Actions : Genoprotective, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : DNA damage, Gene Expression Regulation, Genoprotective, Lactobacillus plantarum, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Lactobacillus plantarum BS22 promotes gut microbial homeostasis in broiler chickens exposed to aflatoxin B1.Aug 02, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl). 2017 Aug 3. Epub 2017 Aug 3. PMID: 28771826
Article Published Date : Aug 02, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Lactobacillus plantarum
Diseases : Aflatoxicosis
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents, Gastroprotective
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Resveratrol diets enhanced antioxidant status of birds indicating the protective effect of resveratrol against aflatoxin B1-induced toxicity.Nov 30, 2015

Pubmed Data : J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl). 2015 Dec ;99(6):1094-104. Epub 2014 Oct 16. PMID: 25319220
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Resveratrol
Diseases : Oxidative Stress
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Saffron tea intake prevents learning and memory defects and neurobiochemical alterations induced by aflatoxin B1 exposure.May 01, 2017

Pubmed Data : Neurochem Res. 2017 May 2. Epub 2017 May 2. PMID: 28462452
Article Published Date : May 01, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Saffron
Pharmacological Actions : Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Neuroprotective Agents
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Sulforaphane may attenuate aflatoxin-induced liver carcinogenesis. May 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Sci. 2011 May ;121(1):57-62. Epub 2011 Jan 28. PMID: 21278056
Article Published Date : May 01, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Sulforaphane
Diseases : Aflatoxicosis, Liver Cancer, Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Anticarcinogenic Agents, Chemopreventive
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Supplementation of spirulina and whey protein concentrate could modulate DNA damage and gene expression caused by aflatoxins.Apr 30, 2012

Pubmed Data : Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2012 May ;79:294-300. Epub 2012 Feb 9. PMID: 22325339
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Spirulina, Whey
Diseases : Aflatoxicosis, DNA damage, Lipid Peroxidation, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Genoprotective
Additional Keywords : Gene Expression Regulation
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Synergistic effect of black tea and curcumin in improving the hepatotoxicity induced by aflatoxin B1.Nov 30, 2015

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Ind Health. 2015 Dec ;31(12):1269-80. Epub 2013 Jun 24. PMID: 23796760
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Black Tea, Curcumin
Diseases : Lipid Peroxidation, Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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The administration of pumpkin seed oil diminished aflatoxin-induced adverse effectsNov 30, 2013

Pubmed Data : Environ Toxicol. 2013 Dec ;28(12):681-8. Epub 2011 Aug 31. PMID: 24591108
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Pumpkin Seeds
Diseases : Lipid Peroxidation, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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These results suggest that sea buckthorn oil intake decrease the severity of aflatoxin B1 toxic effects in the liver.Mar 31, 2013

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Poult Sci. 2013 Apr ;92(4):966-74. PMID: 23472020
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Sea buckthorn
Diseases : Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective
Additional Keywords : Plant Oils
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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A polyphenol-enriched cocoa extract reduces free radicals produced by mycotoxins.Feb 29, 2012

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2012 Mar ;50(3-4):989-95. Epub 2011 Dec 6. PMID: 22166788
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2012
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Polyphenols
Diseases : Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Aflatoxin exposure contributes to the pathogenesis of liver cancer, and may be attenuated through chlorophyllin. Jan 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess. 2011 Jan 1:1-9. Epub 2011 Jan 1. PMID: 21623489
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Review
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Substances : Chlorophyllin
Diseases : Liver Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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An organizational approach for the assessment of DNA adduct data in risk assessment: case studies for aflatoxin B1, tamoxifen and vinyl chloride.Mar 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Crit Rev Toxicol. 2014 Apr ;44(4):348-91. Epub 2014 Feb 4. PMID: 24494825
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2014
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : DNA damage
Additional Keywords : Drug: Tamoxifen
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Tamoxifen, Vinyl chloride
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic, Genotoxic, Mutagenic
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Antimutagenic activity of natural phenolic compounds present in the common bean against aflatoxin B1.Dec 31, 2001

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 2002 Jan ;19(1):62-9. PMID: 11811767
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2001
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Common bean
Pharmacological Actions : Antimutagenic Agents
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Gallic acid inhibits aflatoxin formation in Aspergillus flavus.Jul 02, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Toxins (Basel). 2018 Jul 3 ;10(7). Epub 2018 Jul 3. PMID: 29970790
Article Published Date : Jul 02, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Gallic Acid
Diseases : Aspergillosis
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Global food regulation: MycotoxinsAug 31, 2007

Pubmed Data : Anal Bioanal Chem. 2007 Sep ;389(1):147-57. Epub 2007 May 17. PMID: 17508207
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2007
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Mycotoxin Toxicity
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Deoxynivalenol (DON), Fumonisin, Mycotoxin, Zearalenone (ZEA)
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Phloretin has a strong chemopreventive effect against aflatoxin B1.Dec 31, 2011

Pubmed Data : Biofactors. 2012 Jan-Feb;38(1):34-43. Epub 2012 Jan 18. PMID: 22253071
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Phloretin
Diseases : Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive, Nrf2 activation
Additional Keywords : Chemopreventive, Dose Response, Liver Damage: Aflatoxin-Induced, Nrf2 activation, Phloretin
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Piperine inhibits Aflatoxin B1 production in Aspergillus flavus by modulating fungal oxidative stress response.Aug 18, 2017

Pubmed Data : Fungal Genet Biol. 2017 Aug 19. Epub 2017 Aug 19. PMID: 28830793
Article Published Date : Aug 18, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Piperine
Diseases : Aspergillosis
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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Review: Toxicology of mycotoxins.Dec 31, 2009

Pubmed Data : EXS. 2010 ;100:31-63. PMID: 20358681
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2009
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Cancers: All, Mycotoxicity
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Deoxynivalenol (DON), Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin A , Zearalenone (ZEA)
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The genoprotective activity of resveratrol on aflatoxin B1-induced DNA damage in human lymphocytes in vitro.May 31, 2012

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Ind Health. 2012 Jun ;28(5):474-80. Epub 2011 Sep 12. PMID: 21911429
Article Published Date : May 31, 2012
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Resveratrol
Diseases : DNA damage
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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The results confirmed that lactic acid bacteria are a promising strategy to control food contamination of fermented food and dairy products.Nov 17, 2017

Pubmed Data : Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins. 2017 Nov 18. Epub 2017 Nov 18. PMID: 29150754
Article Published Date : Nov 17, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Lactobacillus Brevis, Lactobacillus paracasei
Diseases : Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation
Pharmacological Actions : Detoxifier
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin
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There are a number of natural and synthetic chemicals with tumor-inducing effects.Oct 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Discov Med. 2005 Oct;5(29):472-7. PMID: 20704845
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2005
Study Type : Commentary
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Diseases : Tumors
Problem Substances : Aflatoxin, Aromatic hydrocarbons, Cadmium, Dioxins, Estrogen Receptor Agonists, Lead, N-Nitrosamines, Nickelous acetate, Nickelous Sulfate, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, Tamoxifen, Vinyl chloride
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Tumorigenic

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