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| Name: | Aflatoxin B1 |
|---|---|
| PubChem Compound ID: | 10019497 |
| Description: | A potent hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin produced by the Aspergillus flavus group of fungi. It is also mutagenic, teratogenic, and causes immunosuppression in animals. It is found as a contaminant in peanuts, cottonseed meal, corn, and other grains. The mycotoxin requires epoxidation to aflatoxin B1 2,3-oxide for activation. Microsomal monooxygenases biotransform the toxin to the less toxic metabolites aflatoxin M1 and Q1. |
| Molecular formula: | C17H12O6 |
| Molecular weight: | 330.206 g/mol |
