Trichothecenes
Cross-source consensus on Trichothecenes from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- Trichothecenes are produced by Fusarium, Myrothecium, Stachybotrys, and Trichothecium fungi. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Trichothecenes can enter the body through skin contact, inhalation, or oral exposure. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Trichothecenes block protein synthesis, cause oxidative damage, interfere with DNA expression, and lead to cell death. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Type A trichothecenes include T-2 and HT-2 toxins and are described as more toxic than Type B. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Acute trichothecene exposure can cause lethargy, ataxia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, and immune or neuroendocrine changes. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management