Trichothecene Overview

Encyclopedia: Trichothecene

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Trichothecenes are a group of sesquiterpenes produced by various Fusarium species like F. graminearum, F. sporotrichioides, F. poae or F. equiseti. The most important structural features causing the biological activities of trichothecenes are: the 12,13-epoxy ring, the presence of hydroxyl or acetyl groups at appropriate positions on the trichothecene nucleus and the structure and position of the side-chain. They are produced on many different grains like wheat, oats or maize....


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  • Midwest Flooding-Beware of Mold Toxins - 4 replies

    behind trouble. Common manifestations of trichothecene toxicity are depression of immune responses and nausea, sometimes vomiting. The first recognized trichothecene mycotoxicosis was alimentary

    Jul 17, 2008

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  • Give up Potatoes - 9 replies

    Shriveled brown spots on potatoes may indicate deadly trichothecene toxins. a new study suggests potatoes elsewhere, Desjardins says. Trichothecene toxins take their toll on fast-growing cells

    Jan 01, 2006

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