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aflatoxins

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aflatoxins (af´ltok´sins),
n.pl a group of carcinogenic and toxic factors produced by
Aspergillus flavus food molds.
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Millions of people are exposed to aflatoxins, toxic compounds produced by Aspergillus molds.
Liver cancer and aflatoxin: new information from the Kenyan outbreak by Barrett, Julia R. / Environmental Health Perspectives
Aflatoxins are highly carcinogenic metabolites of molds that may contaminate peanuts and other crops.
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It evolved from an agricultural application used to test for aflatoxins and other carcinogenic substances in natural produce.
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