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Ochratoxin C Linked to Zebrafish Neurodevelopmental Defects

"Ochratoxin C induces zebrafish embryonic neurodevelopmental defects and cerebral hemorrhaging by downregulating Notch signaling." — Journal of environmental sciences (China), 2026

March 31, 2026by AI Curated

Ochratoxin C Linked to Zebrafish Neurodevelopmental Defects

What they found

Ochratoxin C (OTC) affects overall zebrafish embryonic development, leading to neurodevelopmental defects and cerebral hemorrhaging by downregulating the Notch signaling pathway.

What they studied

Researchers evaluated the neurotoxicity of Ochratoxin C during zebrafish embryonic development, observing various developmental abnormalities and changes in gene expression.

Takeaways

The abstract focuses on findings; it does not give personal how-to steps.

About this paper

This study evaluated the neurotoxicity of Ochratoxin C during zebrafish embryonic development. It used transcriptional assays and transgenic fluorescence photography to identify the Notch signaling pathway as a key mechanism.

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