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Aflatoxin B1−BSA Conjugate from Aspergillus flavus

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

form

powder

Quality Level

extent of labeling

8-12 mol Aflatoxin B1 per mol BSA

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Aflatoxin B1 is the most toxic aflatoxin. Aflatoxins are hepatotoxic metabolites, that are produced by molds, such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins contaminate human food and animal feed. They are linked to liver cancer, immune system suppression, reduced growth rates, losses in feed efficiency and death. They are naturally found toxic carcinogens and the most widely known mycotoxins. They mainly contaminate fruits, vegetables and grains.

Application

Aflatoxin B1 is a carcinogenic compound that induces transversion of G to T at codon 249 of the p53 tumor suppressor gene.
Aflatoxin B1-BSA Conjugate from Aspergillus flavus has been used in immunization of mice with phage and synthetic peptide. It is also used as a target molecule in si field-effect transistor (FET) biosensing techniques.

Warning

Possibly carcinogenic.

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Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Carc. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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P Sizaret et al.
Journal of immunological methods, 63(2), 159-162 (1983-10-14)
We reported previously on the properties of an anti-aflatoxin B1 (AFB) antiserum raised with a conjugate in which AFB is coupled at the C8 position to bovine serum albumin (BSA). The hapten/carrier protein molar ratio of the conjugate was 14.
P Sizaret et al.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 69(6), 1375-1381 (1982-12-01)
Rabbit (outbred albino New Zealand White) antisera have been raised against aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) using as immunogen conjugates in which the hapten was coupled to bovine serum albumin (BSA) either through C1 or C8 with the oxime and the dichloride
Review of past and present research on Aflatoxin in Uganda
Kaaya NA and Warren HL
African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 5(1), 425-428 (2005)
Physicochemical and immunological characterization of chitosan-coated bacteriophage nanoparticles for in vivo mycotoxin modeling
de Andrade CYT, et al.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 185(4), 63-72 (2018)
Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens (2008)

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