FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term aflatoxin catabolic process ID (Ontology) GO:0046223 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of aflatoxin, a fungal metabolite found as a contaminant in moldy grains that induces liver cancer. Aflatoxin induces a G to T transversion at codon 249 of p53, leading to its inactivation. Aflatoxin is converted to a chemical carcinogen by P450.[ PubMed:20807200 ]
Also Known As "aflatoxin breakdown" ; "aflatoxin catabolism" ; "aflatoxin degradation"
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