A series of organic substances which have been invaded by the fungal species Aspergillus flavus or A. parasiticus and deposited in corn kernels.
The term that is used to refer to a group of related mycotoxins (i.e., metabolites produced by fungi that are toxic to animals and humans) produced by some strains of the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus are common fungi that typically live on decaying vegetation. Corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) and European com borer (Ostrinia nubialis) are vectors (carriers) of Aspergillus flavus. Aflatoxin Bi is the most commonly occurring aflatoxin, and is the most potent carcinogen known to man.
When dairy cattle eat aflatoxin-contaminated feed, their metabolism process converts the aflatoxin (e.g., Aflatoxin Bi) into the mycotoxins known as Aflatoxin Mi and Aflatoxin M2.
A poison produced by some moulds in some crops such as peanuts.
A class of toxic compounds produced when moulds such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus grow on foodstuffs like oilseeds, oilcakes and cereals; when used in the singular, the commonest aflatoxin, termed B1 is usually implied.
Food contaminants produced by molds. The most important of these mold-produced contaminants are the aflatoxins, and these compounds can be toxic. They are produced by the molds Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. They are derivatives of coumarin fused to either a cyclopentanone (B group) or a six-membered lactone (G group). Different types of aflatoxins include aflatoxin B1, B2 (dihydroderivative of B1), G1, G2 (dihydroderivative of G1), M1 (metabolic product of B]), and M2 (metabolic product of B2). In view of occurrence and toxicity, aflatoxin B1 is the most important, followed by G1, B2, and G2. Aflatoxins are heat stable and hard to transform to nontoxic products. They are produced in foods when the environmental conditions consist of relatively high humidity and temperatures. The toxicity of the aflatoxins involves hepatotoxicity.
A type of poison that often contaminates stored foods, especially peanuts and grains, produced by a mold called Aspergillus flavus. Aflatoxin has been shown to cause cancer of the liver in laboratory animals and is thought to be linked to the high incidence of liver cancer in tropical Africa and Asia, though hard evidence is not available. Given the suggestion of aflatoxin’s carcinogenic possibilities in humans, some parents feel it prudent to limit the amount of peanuts and peanut butter in their family’s diet.
Toxin produced by various fungi that may contaminate food; thought to predispose to development of hepatoma (primary liver cancer).
A poisonous substance produced in the spores of the fungus Aspergillus flaws, which infects peanuts. The toxin is known to produce cancer in certain animals and is suspected of being the cause of liver cancers in human beings living in warm and humid regions of the world, where stored nuts and cereals are contaminated by the fungus.
A toxin produced by some strains of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus that causes cancer in laboratory animals. It may be present in peanuts and other seeds contaminated with Aspergillus molds.
In the realm of nature’s intricate processes, molds find their home upon grains of rice and peanuts, giving rise to a fascinating substance known as aflatoxin. This enigmatic compound, birthed amidst these fungal colonies, holds a potent significance as it enters the stage. It is believed that exposure to aflatoxin serves as a plausible explanation for the elevated prevalence of primary liver cancer, a troubling affliction that casts its shadow over the lands of Africa and certain regions of Asia.
Aflatoxin, a toxic compound generated by molds of the Aspergillus flavus species, infiltrates stored food items, particularly peanuts, grains, and cassava. It is widely believed that aflatoxin contributes significantly to the elevated prevalence of liver cancer in tropical regions of Africa.
A harmful substance produced by molds like Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, which can contaminate groundnut seedlings. When tested on animals, aflatoxin has been shown to cause liver damage, bile duct growth, and cirrhosis. Prolonged exposure can ultimately lead to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma.