Mycotoxins are fungal metabolites that occur in human foods and animal feeds, potentially
threatening human and animal health. The intestine is considered as the first barrier against
these external contaminants, and it consists of interconnected physical, chemical,
immunological, and microbial barriers. In this context, based on in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo
models, we summarize the literature for compromised intestinal barrier issues caused by
various mycotoxins, and we reviewed events related to disrupted intestinal integrity (physical …