Mytox
MYTOX is a multidisciplinary research group dedicated to solving mycotoxin problems through various research units, conferences, publications, and collaborations. It aims to address food safety issues related to mycotoxins, their occurrence, health effects, and management strategies, with a strong focus on public health, animal health, and food industry applications.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Services
Laboratory testing for mycotoxins and ergot alkaloids
Screening and confirmatory quantitative determination of mycotoxins and ergot alkaloids in food, feed and biological samples using advanced analytical instrumentation.
Metabolite and Aspergillus metabolite screening
Screening and confirmation of fungal metabolites including metabolites produced by Aspergillus species.
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of mycotoxin binders
Assessment of the binder capacity and efficacy of feed-binders and detoxifiers using laboratory and animal-based (in vivo) tests.
Consultancy and project collaboration in mycotoxin research
Expert consultancy on mycotoxin-related issues, participation in collaborative research projects and assistance with exposure and risk assessments.
Training courses on mycotoxin analysis
Short intensive training initiatives covering theoretical and practical aspects of mycotoxin analytical methodologies aimed at researchers and students, including trainees from developing countries.
Laboratory testing for mycotoxins and ergot alkaloids
Screening and confirmatory quantitative determination of mycotoxins and ergot alkaloids in food, feed and biological samples using advanced analytical instrumentation.
Metabolite and Aspergillus metabolite screening
Screening and confirmation of fungal metabolites including metabolites produced by Aspergillus species.
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of mycotoxin binders
Assessment of the binder capacity and efficacy of feed-binders and detoxifiers using laboratory and animal-based (in vivo) tests.
Consultancy and project collaboration in mycotoxin research
Expert consultancy on mycotoxin-related issues, participation in collaborative research projects and assistance with exposure and risk assessments.
Training courses on mycotoxin analysis
Short intensive training initiatives covering theoretical and practical aspects of mycotoxin analytical methodologies aimed at researchers and students, including trainees from developing countries.
Expertise Areas
- Mycotoxin analysis and occurrence studies
- Metabolomics and high-resolution mass spectrometry
- Masked (conjugated) mycotoxin identification
- Toxicokinetics and toxicology in animal models (pigs, poultry)
Key Technologies
- UHPLC-MS/MS
- High-resolution mass spectrometry (Q-ToF, FT-MS, HRMS)
- LC-MS/MS
- Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs)