Examples of mycotoxins in the following topics:
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- Mycotoxins are the classes of toxins produced by fungi.
- Mycotoxins are numerous and production of a specific mycotoxin is not restricted to one specific species.
- Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites that are toxic to humans and produced by fungi.
- Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that are produced by certain strains of Aspergillus fungi.
- Describe the major toxin types (bacterial toxins and mycotoxins) and their mechanisms of action
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- Many fungal species produce bioactive compounds called mycotoxins, such as alkaloids and polyketides that are toxic to animals including humans, contributing to pathogenecity and disease.
- Aspergillus can cause disease via production of mycotoxins, induction of allergic responses and through localized or systemic infections.
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- Aflatoxins are categorized as mycotoxins that are typically produced by species of Aspergillus.
- Aflatoxins, although only synthesized by a few Aspergillus species, are considered to be one of the most important mycotoxins identified to date.