About this Research Topic
‘Natural Toxins in Food Samples’ will publish high-quality scholarly papers on key topics in Natural Toxins in Food Samples through a chemical lens. It aims to highlight recent advances in the field, whilst emphasizing important directions and new possibilities for future inquiries. We anticipate the research presented will promote discussion in the Natural Toxins in Food Samples community that will translate to best practice applications in clinical, public health and policy settings.
This thematic collection delves into the intriguing interface between chemical biology and natural toxins in food samples, aiming to unravel the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying toxin formation, elucidate their effects on biological systems, and devise innovative strategies for ensuring food safety. By examining natural toxins through a chemical biology lens, this collection seeks to advance our understanding of their chemical properties, biological interactions, and toxicological implications.
The Natural Toxins in Food Samples collection welcomes full-length, mini or systematic review papers, original research, methods, hypothesis and theory, perspective, data report and opinion articles. New articles will be added to this collection as they are published.
Sub-themes:
- Development of analytical strategies based on miniaturized processes for the determination and evaluation of natural toxins in food samples.
- Chemical characterization and structural elucidation of natural toxins in food matrices.
- Identification of molecular targets and mechanisms of action of natural toxins in biological systems
- Development of innovative chemical probes and biosensors for toxin detection and monitoring
- Evaluation of the impact of natural toxins on cellular signaling pathways and physiological processes
- Application of chemical biology approaches for understanding toxin-host interactions and host defense mechanisms
- Investigation of the biosynthetic pathways and enzymatic reactions involved in natural toxin production
- Occurrence of mycotoxins and other natural toxins in food samples
Keywords: Toxins, Food Samples, Miniaturized Methods, Analytical Techniques
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