Aflatoxin
Description
Aflatoxin is a type of Mycotoxin produced by several species of the Aspergillus Mould Fungi - especially Aspergillus flavus.
Toxic Effects of Aflatoxin
Aflatoxin is 20 times more toxic than DDT. The toxic effects of serious Aflatoxin damage are known as aflatoxicosis.
Immune System
Aflatoxin is a proven cause of Liver Cancer.
Aflatoxin causes mutations of the p53 Tumor Suppressor Gene and activates the ras Oncogene (which explains the role of Aflatoxin as a carcinogen). [1]
Metabolism
Aflatoxin can cause Liver damage.
Nervous System
Aflatoxin may cause Mental Retardation and lowered Intelligence.
These Substances may Increase the Toxicity of Aflatoxin
Lipids
Malvalic Acid increases the toxicity of Aflatoxin.
Sterculic Acid increases the toxicity of Aflatoxin.
Other Factors that may Increase the Toxicity of Aflatoxin
Food Processing Methods
Food Irradiation may increase the susceptibility of irradiated foods to contamination by Aflatoxin.
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