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August 26, 2025Pure and Applied Chemistry

Aflatoxin B1 chemical memo: a scientific review in a context of public health and food security crises

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KAKelvin Arce-VillalobosDJDaniela Jaikel-Víquez

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Overview

This review highlights the relationship between aflatoxin B1 and hepatocellular carcinoma in contaminated food, suggesting vital control strategies for public health.

Key Points

  • Aflatoxin B1 significantly contributes to hepatocellular carcinoma cases, raising concerns for food safety.
  • The review discusses control strategies and approaches to mitigate the impact of contaminated food on public health.
  • Mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, posing serious health risks.
  • Understanding the chemistry and metabolism of aflatoxin B1 is crucial for addressing food security crises.

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Arce-Villalobos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af63d7ad7bf08b1eae3d64https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2025-0417
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