Research Keyword: detoxification

Sorption of Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Co, and Zn) by Bacteria of the Genus Bacillus: An Investigation of the Ability and Consequences of Bioaccumulation

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Researchers studied how three types of beneficial Bacillus bacteria can remove heavy metals like lead, cadmium, zinc, and cobalt from contaminated environments. The bacteria were most effective at capturing lead, removing up to 53% of the metal from the medium. The study showed these bacteria could potentially be used as probiotic treatments to help remove toxic metals from the body or clean up polluted soil. Microscopic analysis revealed that the metals accumulate on the bacterial cell surface, causing slight changes in bacterial shape and size.

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A Review of Research Progress on the Microbial or Enzymatic Degradation and Mechanism of Aflatoxin B1

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Aflatoxin B1 is a dangerous toxin found in contaminated cereals and food products that can cause serious diseases including liver cancer. Scientists have discovered that certain bacteria and fungi can naturally break down this toxin into less harmful substances through their enzymes. This review summarizes different microorganisms and enzymes that can degrade aflatoxin B1, explaining how they work and what safe products they create, offering hope for safer food storage and treatment.

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Editorial: Aspergillus-Derived Mycotoxins in the Feed and Food Chain

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Aspergillus fungi produce harmful toxins called mycotoxins that can contaminate our food and animal feed at various stages from farm to table. Climate change is making this problem worse by helping these fungi spread and produce more toxins. Scientists are working on multiple solutions including using harmless fungi strains to compete with the harmful ones, using natural plant compounds to stop toxin production, and developing better ways to detect and remove these toxins from food and feed.

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Oestrogen Detoxification Ability of White Rot Fungus Trametes hirsuta LE-BIN 072: Exoproteome and Transformation Product Profiling

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A type of white rot fungus called Trametes hirsuta can effectively remove harmful oestrogen chemicals from water and soil. The fungus produces special enzymes that break down these hormones into less toxic compounds within just one day. This discovery suggests the fungus could be used as a natural treatment to clean up environmental contamination caused by oestrogens from human waste and pharmaceutical use.

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Removal of Aflatoxin B1 by Edible Mushroom-Forming Fungi and Its Mechanism

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This research discovered that edible mushroom varieties, particularly Bjerkandera adusta, can remove harmful aflatoxin B1 poison from food and animal feed. The mushroom fungi work by binding the toxin to their cell structures, acting like a sponge that soaks up the dangerous chemical. This natural method is safer and more practical than chemical or heat-based approaches because it doesn’t damage the nutritional value of food while making it safer to eat.

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The palmitoyl-CoA ligase Fum16 is part of a Fusarium verticillioides fumonisin subcluster involved in self-protection

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This research reveals how corn fungi protect themselves from their own toxic products by employing specialized defense enzymes. Scientists discovered that five genes work together in a protective cluster, with some enzymes strengthening the fungal cell’s natural defenses while others actively break down the toxin. This discovery helps explain how dangerous fungi survive and could lead to better strategies for preventing mycotoxin contamination in crops and developing disease-resistant plants.

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Current Approaches to Aflatoxin B1 Control in Food and Feed Safety: Detection, Inhibition, and Mitigation

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Aflatoxins are poisonous substances made by certain molds that contaminate about a quarter of the world’s food supply and are known carcinogens. This review examines the latest methods for detecting these toxins (from simple lab tests to advanced smartphone-powered devices) and ways to remove or prevent them, including using beneficial bacteria and special plasma treatment. The research shows that combining multiple approaches—detection technology with biological solutions—works best for keeping our food and animal feed safe from these dangerous contaminants.

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