AFLATOXIN B1
\ɐflˈatəksˌɪn bˈiː wˈɒn], \ɐflˈatəksˌɪn bˈiː wˈɒn], \ɐ_f_l_ˈa_t_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_n b_ˈiː w_ˈɒ_n]\
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A potent hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin produced by the Aspergillus flavus group of fungi. It is also mutagenic, teratogenic, and causes immunosuppression in animals. It is found as a contaminant in peanuts, cottonseed meal, corn, and other grains. The mycotoxin requires epoxidation to aflatoxin B1 2,3-oxide for activation. Microsomal monooxygenases biotransform the toxin to the less toxic metabolites aflatoxin M1 and Q1.
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