AFLATOXIN
\ɐflˈatəksˌɪn], \ɐflˈatəksˌɪn], \ɐ_f_l_ˈa_t_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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By Princeton University
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A group of closely related toxic metabolites that are designated mycotoxins. They are produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. Members of the group include AFLATOXIN B1; aflatoxin B2, aflatoxin G1, aflatoxin G2; AFLATOXIN M1; and aflatoxin M2.
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