Application

Aflatoxin M1 is both a hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin that has been shown to cause immunosuppression in animals.

Aflatoxin M1 has been used as a standard to investigate the incidence and occurrence of aflatoxin M₁(AFM₁) in Brazilian milk and infant formula. It has also been used as standard to investigate the incidence and occurrence of aflatoxinM1(AFM₁) in dairy products produced in Brazil.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Aflatoxin M1 possesses hepatocarcinogenic properties.

General description

Aflatoxins are metabolites of fungus, that are mainly seen in feeds and foods. AflatoxinM₁ is a hydroxylated metabolite ofaflatoxinB₁. It is liberated in milk, urine and produced in liver after receiving aflatoxin B₁.

Preparation Note

Aspergillus flavus metabolite.

Warning

Possibly carcinogenic.