a toxic chemical produced by the Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus molds.
Mould found on peanuts that can cause primary liver cancer.
Aspergillus flavus, which contaminates stored foods such as rice, wheat, peanuts, and corn under hot, humid conditions, produces a toxin called aflatoxin.
naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by two types of mould: aspergillus flavus and aspergillus parasiticus. Aspergillus flavus is common and widespread in nature and is most often found when peanuts or certain grains are grown under stressful conditions such as drought.
a potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon
Aflatoxins are a group of chemicals produced by a mold that can contaminate certain foods, such as peanuts, corn, grains, and seeds. These chemicals are carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) for liver cancer.
(AF-la-TOK-sin) A harmful substance made by certain types of mold (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that is often found on poorly stored grains and nuts. Consumption of foods contaminated with aflatoxin is a risk factor for primary liver cancer.
Toxin produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.
A fungal toxin produced by mold that is a powerful liver carcinogen and may possibly lead to liver cancer.
a naturally-occurring toxin produced by moulds on substances such as peanuts
potent cancer-causing toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus hat infects grains and peanuts; the USDA tests grains and peanuts grown in this country for aflatoxin contamination.
A substance made by a mold that is often found on poorly stored grains and nuts. Aflatoxins are known to cause cancer in animals.
A crop-damaging carcinogen that is produced by mold. It is prominent in crops that are stored while still moist. It is most prevalent in corn silage. If the infected corn is stored and eventually fed to livestock, it could be fatal to farm animals.
a carcinogen produced by a mold that grows on potatoes, corn, and peanuts.
A carcinogenic poison produced by a mold that grows on peanuts and grains.
Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus, a fungus, most notably Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins are toxic and carcinogenic. After entering the body, aflatoxins are metabolized by the liver to a reactive intermediate, aflatoxin M1, an epoxide.
