Sterigmatocystin
Cross-source consensus on Sterigmatocystin from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- Sterigmatocystin is produced primarily by Aspergillus and also by several other fungal genera. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Sterigmatocystin is structurally a precursor to aflatoxin B1 and is classified by IARC as a possible human carcinogen. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Sterigmatocystin is metabolized by CYP450 enzymes in the liver and lungs into a more reactive compound. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Sterigmatocystin can cause cell death, mitochondrial dysfunction, and DNA damage by overwhelming antioxidant enzymes. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- NAC is described as a primary supplement for sterigmatocystin because it increases catalase and superoxide dismutase while protecting against free radicals. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management