%0 Journal Article
%T Aflatoxins : Occurrence And Their Effects ¨C A Review
%A P. S. Bedi1 and R. Khare2
%J Current Trends in Biotechnology and Chemical Research
%D 2012
%I M.M.University Mullana, Ambala
%X Aflatoxins are polycyclic unsaturated organic compounds which are very closely related to pentacyclic compounds, widely known for their carcinogenic potential. These compounds usually consist of a coumarin nucleus flanked with a highly reactive bifuran ring system on one side and a six membered lactone ring on the other side. Screening of food grains for aflatoxin contamination is a relative strategy to ensure the safety of foods for animals, livestock production as well as for human beings.  Detoxification practices to remove aflatoxins in-vitro and in-vivo by using various methods like physical, chemical and biological should be undertaken on top priority to reduce its synergistic effects.
%U http://ctbcr.com/index.php/biochem/article/view/34