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What are <strong>Mycotoxin</strong>s?<br />

• <strong>Mycotoxin</strong>s are the secondary metabolites of certain molds<br />

which occur on agricultural products. Various mycotoxins<br />

have been studied for their toxic effects on both humans<br />

and animals.<br />

• Even the minimalist quantity of mycotoxins is harmful in<br />

terms of productivity, immunosuppression etc.<br />

Aflatoxin B1 | Ochratoxin A |<br />

Zearalenone (ZON) | T-2 Toxin<br />

Fumonisin B1 | Deoxynivalenol (DON)<br />

Cyclopiazonic Acid (CPA)<br />

Mycophenolic Acid (MPA)<br />

J. W. Bennett1,* & M. Klich2<br />

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