A mycotoxin (from the Greek μύκης mykes, "fungus" and τοξικός toxikos, "poisonous") [1] [2] is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by fungi [3] [4] and is capable of causing disease and death in both humans and other animals.

2023年10月2日 · Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of moulds (fungi). Moulds that can produce mycotoxins grow on numerous foodstuffs such as cereals, dried fruits, nuts and spices.

2024年9月26日 · Some foods—such as grains, dried beans, dried fruits, and coffee—are susceptible to fungus or mold that produce toxins known as mycotoxins. Only certain molds and fungi can produce...

2024年2月21日 · Mycotoxins are poisonous substances produced by fungi or mold. They can be toxic for humans when they are eaten, absorbed into the skin, or inhaled. A small amount of mycotoxin can be damaging...

2024年10月10日 · Explore the diverse types of mycotoxins, their toxicity mechanisms, and their impact on human and animal health. Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain molds found in food and feed, posing health risks to humans and animals.

Mycotoxin, naturally occurring metabolite produced by certain microfungi (i.e., molds) that is toxic to humans and other animals. Mycotoxins occur in great number and variety, though only a small number occur regularly in human foodstuffs and animal feeds.

2024年4月30日 · Mycotoxins, harmful compounds produced by fungal pathogens, pose a severe threat to food safety and consumer health. Some commonly produced mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, trichothecenes, zearalenone, and patulin have serious health implications in humans and animals.

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi that are capable of causing disease and death in humans and other animals. Because of their pharmacological activity, some mycotoxins or mycotoxin derivatives have found use as antibiotics, ...

Mycotoxins are among the secondary metabolites released by molds, particularly fungi, which contaminate agricultural products pre-harvest, during harvest, and/or post-harvest and mostly exhibit toxicity to animals and humans [1, 2, 3].

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by fungi such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Rhizopus, Fusarium spp., and mushrooms. They are present in the mycelium or in the spores of the fungus. They cause human health problems once ingested. This is common in countries with high ambient temperature and relative humidity such as in the tropical regions.