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aflatoxin biosynthetic process

Known as: aflatoxin synthesis, aflatoxin biosynthesis, aflatoxin anabolism 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of aflatoxin, a fungal metabolite found as a contaminant in moldy grains that induces… Expand
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Review
2012
Review
2012
Current Understanding on Aflatoxin Biosynthesis and Future Perspective in Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination
Traditional molecular techniques have been used in research in discovering the genes and enzymes that are involved in aflatoxin… Expand
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
The effect of elevated temperature on gene transcription and aflatoxin biosynthesis
The molecular regulation of aflatoxin biosynthesis is complex and influenced by several environmental conditions; one of these is… Expand
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Sequence breakpoints in the aflatoxin biosynthesis gene cluster and flanking regions in nonaflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus isolates.
Aspergillus flavus populations are genetically diverse. Isolates that produce either, neither, or both aflatoxins and… Expand
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Cluster Gene cypA Is Required for G Aflatoxin Formation
ABSTRACT Aspergillus flavus isolates produce only aflatoxins B1 and B2, while Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus nomius… Expand
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Completed sequence of aflatoxin pathway gene cluster in Aspergillus parasiticus.
An 82-kb Aspergillus parasiticus genomic DNA region representing the completed sequence of the well-organized aflatoxin pathway… Expand
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Review
2003
Review
2003
Molecular genetic analysis and regulation of aflatoxin biosynthesis
Aflatoxins, produced by some Aspergillus species, are toxic and extremely carcinogenic furanocoumarins. Recent investigations of… Expand
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Fungicidal and anti-aflatoxigenic effects of the essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf. (lemongrass) against Aspergillus flavus Link. isolated from stored rice.
AIMS To develop a natural fungicide against aflatoxigenic fungi, to protect stored rice, using the essential oil of lemongrass… Expand
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Advances in the Development of Host Resistance in Corn to Aflatoxin Contamination by Aspergillus flavus.
ABSTRACT Aflatoxins are toxic, highly carcinogenic secondary metabolites of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, which when… Expand
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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Genetics and physiology of aflatoxin biosynthesis.
Aflatoxins are the most thoroughly studied mycotoxins. Elegant early research on the biosynthetic scheme of the pathway has… Expand
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Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Molecular characterization of aflR, a regulatory locus for aflatoxin biosynthesis.
Aflatoxins belong to a family of decaketides that are produced as secondary metabolites by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus… Expand
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