Description
Aflatoxin M1
from Aspergillus flavus
Description
Application
Aflatoxin M1 is both a hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin that has been shown to cause immunosuppression in animals.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Hepatocarcinogen.
Warning
Possibly carcinogenic.
Preparation Note
Aspergillus flavus metabolite.
Properties
Related Categories | A-AM, Bioactive Small Molecule Alphabetical Index, Bioactive Small Molecules, Cancer Research, Carcinogens, Cell Biology, Cell Signaling and Neuroscience, Mold, Toxins and Venoms |
biological source | Aspergillus flavus |
InChI Key | MJBWDEQAUQTVKK-IAGOWNOFSA-N |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |