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14C-roquefortine, given to ratsper os or intraperitoneally, was eliminated principally by the biliary route. Most of the given radiolabel accounted for had been voided within one day of administration. Roquefortine was not metabolised in rat liver homogenate but significant transformation to more polar products was evident in faeces.
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Laws, I., Mantle, P.G. Elimination of roquefortine in the rat. Mycotox Res 3, 3–6 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03191978
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03191978