Fumonisins

A group of MYCOTOXINS found in CORN contaminated with FUSARIUM fungus. They are chains of about 20 carbons with acidic ester, acetylamino and sometimes other substituents. They inhibit ceramide synthetase conversion of SPHINGOLIPIDS to CERAMIDES.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.146.432, D23.946.587.385

MeSH Unique ID: D037341

Entry Terms:

• Fumonisin

Previous Indexing:

• Carboxylic Acids (1992-2002)
• Mycotoxins (1992-1997)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Poisons

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Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Acyclic
Alkanes
Fumonisins

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Biological Factors
Toxins, Biological
Mycotoxins
Fumonisins