Fusarin C
Agent Name
Fusarin C
CAS Number
79748-81-5
Formula
C23-H29-N-O7
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
3,5,7,9-Undecatetraenoic acid, 2-ethylidene-11-(4-hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-oxo-6-oxa-3-azabicyclo(3.1.0)hex-1-yl)-4,6,10-trimethyl-11-oxo-, methyl ester, (1R-(1-alpha(2E,3E,5E,7E,9E),4-alpha,5-alpha))-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Mycotoxins
Description
Yellow liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
A toxin produced by Fusarium species found on maize grown under warm, dry conditions; Human exposure occurs by ingestion of milled or ground maize; Fumonisins B1 and B2 are also produced by the fungus Fusarium moniliform; [IARC]
Comments
Trichothecene mycotoxins causes bone marrow suppression, leukopenia, immunosuppression, and secondary sepsis; [HSDB] Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in animals; [IARC] See "T-2 toxin."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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