Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in commonly consumed foods, aflatoxin B1 biomarker detection, exposure assessment and associated human health risks in the population of Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Principal Investigator

Dr. Vakdevi Validandi

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National Institute Of Nutrition, Telangana, Hyderabad

CO-Principal Investigator

Mr. Srinivasu Kurella

National Institute of Nutrition

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Sukesh Narayan Sinha

National Institute Of Nutrition, Telangana, Hyderabad

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Aflatoxins are a major public health concern, particularly in subsistence farming communities. Biomarkers can help assess aflatoxin B1 exposure through food and serum detection in high-risk populations in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The study aims to develop and validate the HPLC/LCMS MS method for aflatoxin B1 biomarker in serum samples, assess exposure in serum, study its association with stunting in children, liver and kidney functions, and estimate health risks associated with aflatoxin B1 exposure. Commonly consumed foods, blood, and urine samples will be collected from the Hyderabad population.

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Funding Organization

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), New Delhi

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Area of Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus Area

Food Safety, Nutrition

Start Year

2023

End Year

2025

Sanction Amount

₹ 37.26 L

Status

Completed

Contact

vaagdevi@gmail.com

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Filed : 00

Grant : 00

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