Aflatoxins: Detection, Toxicity, and Biosynthesis
2007
Do, J.H. (Konkuk University, Chungju, Republic of Korea), E-mail: [email protected] | Choi, D.K. (Konkuk University, Chungju, Republic of Korea)
Aflatoxins are toxic and carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced mainly by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The aflatoxins present in food and feed are hazardous to both human and animal health. A number of studies have been conducted on the detection, toxicity, biosynthesis, and regulation of aflatoxins due to the discovery of serious aflatoxicosis in farm animals, and the presence of aflatoxins in many food products. There are many reviews that focus on the biosynthesis of aflatoxin, yet there are few examinations of the overall aspects of aflatoxins, including detection, toxicity, and the regulation of biosynthesis.
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