Effect of mycotoxins on gut development

Animal immune systems are modulated during early life due to stimulus given through diet, microbiota colonisation and gastrointestinal mucosa. To what degree, and how, can mycotoxin exposure during early life modulate the immune system of young animals? The gastrointestinal tract as a whole comprehends an integrated system, composed by an effective structure, the functionality of the gastrointestinal barrier, host interaction with gastrointestinal microbiota, efficient digestion and absorption,