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The mycotoxin ochratoxin A (OTA) is a secondary metabolite of certain fungi that may be present in food and feed. Consumption of contaminated food or feed may be harmful for humans and animals. This book aims at giving an overview of several aspects of OTA and the public and economic benefits of reducing OTA contamination in food. Other chapters focus on the use of plant extracts, essential oils and substances isolated from them for the control of ochratoxigenic fungi and ochratoxin production and its carcinogenic effects on animals.
Algae for Food: Cultivation, Processing and Nutritional Benefits Algae are a primitive, living photosynthetic form and they are the oldest living organism. In the marine ecosystem, algae are the primary producers that supply energy required to a diverse marine organism and especially seaweed provides a habitat for invertebrates and fishes. There have been significant advances in many areas of phycology. This book describes the advances related to food and nutrition of algae achieved during the last decades, it also identifies gaps in the present knowledge and needs for the future. The 17 chapters, grouped into 6 parts, are written by phycologists. More insight on industrial exploitation of a...
Poemas do meu viver: Autobiografia poética é um livro sobre a arte de compor versos recheados de poesia e sentimentos do escritor potiguar Endrison dos Santos, que nos revelam emoções e significados da vida de um ser humano tão maravilhoso que chega a transbordar nostalgia, numa autobiografia poética com mais de quarenta poemas embebedados de paixão para serem lidos com gotinhas de amor. “Nossa... nos versos desse poeta, com certeza me acho, pois ele traz a poesia em tempos de agonia. Quem é este que nos encanta com seus versos, arranca sorrisos e devolve o sentido de uma bela harmonia?” – Ionara Rodrigues (Mestre em Educação). O autor se revela poeta por meio de suas histórias de vida cheias de pormenores que não têm segredos, apenas uma obra deliciosa pronta para ler e reler. Um ótimo livro para presentear os melhores amigos e parentes, porque ele traz reflexões muito relevantes para o nosso viver. Sem dúvida, os leitores farão uma leitura atenta, analisando os detalhes, demorando-se e saboreando lentamente cada história, vivência e poema deste livro. Ele ainda traz comentários de amigas sobre um dos seus poemas.
Toxocara and Toxocariasis, Volume 109 in the Advances in Parasitology series, includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy and life history, all topics which help to shape current thinking and applications. This latest release includes chapters on organism and the recognition of the disease, dogs (and cats) disease, diagnosis, prevalence of infection, and treatment, and more.
Aflatoxins - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a book that has been thought to present the most significant advances in these disciplines focused on the knowledge of such toxins. All authors, who supported the excellent work showed in every chapter of this book, are placed at the frontier of knowledge on this subject, thus, this book will be obligated reference to issue upon its publication. Finally, this book has been published in an attempt to present a written forum for researchers and teachers interested in the subject, having a current picture in this field of research about these interesting and intriguing toxins.
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This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group which met in Lyon, 12-19 February 2002.