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Method of Altering Sphingolipid Metabolism and Detecting Fumonsin Ingestion and Contamination
Emory University
posted on 07/07/2009
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This technology provides a unique diagnostic test for animal or human exposure to fumonisin contaminated foods.
Technical Summary
Fusarium moniliforme (Sheldon) is one of the most prevalent fungi on maize, other grains, and agricultural commodities in the U.S. and throughout the world. Culture materials from certain isolets of F. moniliforme as well as grains naturally contaminated with F. moniliforme have been shown to be toxic and carcinogenic for animals. Consumption of F. moniliforme contaminated maize has been correlated with esophageal cancer. Several mycotoxins termed "fumonisins" have been isolated from extracts of F. moniliforme.
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Alfred Merrill
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