Evaluation of Adsorbent's Efficiency by Using Biomarker Approaches in Farm Animals: A Systematic Review

Author(s)

Freire, Lucas Gabriel Dionisio ; Ali, Sher ; de Oliveira, Carlos Augusto Fernandes

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL; v. 12, n. 24, p. 13-pg., 2022-12-01.

Abstract

The secondary metabolism of toxigenic fungi can produce mycotoxins, substances that are toxic for both humans and animals. Mycotoxins and their by-products found in various biological tissues are considered biomarkers, and concentrations of these substances are directly proportional to the level of exposure. Mineral adsorbents are substances that may prevent mycotoxin absorption. The aim of this review is to study the feasibility of biomarkers as tools to assess the efficiency of mineral adsorbents against mycotoxin absorption in farm animals. In the systematic review, data from the scientific literature between the 2001 and 2022 were searched based on established criteria selection and eligibility. A total of 22 articles were included. The most used species as animal models were poultry and cattle, while the most common biological samples were milk, serum, and liver. Biomarkers most frequently analyzed were aflatoxin M-1 (AFM(1)) and unmetabolized aflatoxin B-1 (AFB(1)). The most used analytical method was liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Biomarkers are adequate tools to assess the efficiency of mineral adsorbents against the aflatoxins and deoxynivalenol in farm animals, but further studies are needed to provide reliable biomarkers for other mycotoxins. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/21603-1 - Biomarker approaches for assessing the early life exposure to multiple mycotoxins in the diet
• Grantee: Carlos Augusto Fernandes de Oliveira
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 22/05066-9 - Assessment of functional yoghurt efficacy to decrease the toxic effects of aflatoxins alone or in combination with fumonisins on piglets
• Grantee: Lucas Gabriel Dionisio Freire
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
• FAPESP's process: 22/03952-1 - Assessment of infants and young children exposure to dietary mycotoxins in Ribeirão Preto/SP
• Grantee: Sher Ali
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral