A Study on Aflatoxins: Disease and Chemical Prevention

Abstract

Aflatoxin constitutes a unique group of highly oxygenated coumarin derivative hetrocyclic compound produced by the toxigenic strains of Aspergillus sp.; especially A. flavus Link and A. parasiticus. In biological activities, the toxicity of aflatoxins varies according to the target host, doses and duration of exposure, LD₅₀ is observed in various animals resulted serious problems including carcinoma. U.V. radiation treatment, acetic acid and ammonia etc. are used for prevention of mold growth.