Kurt Woeller, DO
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by many different types of molds. A certain group of mycotoxins called trichothecenes are a large group of chemically related compounds produced by such molds as Fusarium and Stachybotrys. Trichothecenes have some unique toxicity effects, including on cellular production of proteins, DNA synthesis, and more. This lecture will explore various mycotoxins within the trichothecene family and some of their related cytotoxicities.