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  • Forensic toxicology
  • Food safety
  • Toxicology

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  • Bongkrekic acid (BA) is a stable, odorless toxin found in improperly fermented or stored foods.
  • BA poisoning leads to severe health consequences, including high mortality rates, due to diagnostic challenges and lack of specific antidotes.
  • Existing detection methods for BA are incomplete, complicating accurate diagnosis and forensic identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review autopsy cases and literature on deaths caused by Bongkrekic acid (BA) poisoning.
  • To summarize the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and pathological changes associated with BA poisoning.
  • To elucidate the toxicological mechanisms, detection methods, and forensic diagnostic challenges of BA.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of domestic and international autopsy cases related to BA poisoning.
  • Systematic summary of epidemiological data, clinical symptoms, and pathological findings.
  • Analysis of toxicological mechanisms, current detection techniques, and forensic diagnostic considerations.

Main Results:

  • BA inactivates thiol-containing enzymes and inhibits adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis and transport.
  • Organ damage, including to the liver, kidney, and brain, is a key pathological outcome.
  • High mortality rates are associated with BA poisoning, often due to misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and complete detection methods for BA are crucial for effective diagnosis and public health.
  • Understanding BA's toxicological mechanisms and forensic implications is vital for improving case identification and management.
  • Further research is needed to address the challenges in forensic identification and develop specific antidotes for BA poisoning.