Toxins from Fusarium moniliforme, a common fungus in corn

Voss, K.A.

Veterinary and Human Toxicology 32(Suppl): 57-63

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0145-6296
PMID: 2092406
Document Number: 355611
An overview is given of toxicoses attributed to F. moniliforme [Gibberella fujikuroi], including equine leukoencephalomalacia, human oesophageal cancer and hepatotoxicity. Recent research in hepatotoxicity and naturally-contaminated maize, and the development of screening methods for hepatotoxins produced by G. fujikuroi are also summarized.

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