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patulin [′pach·ə·lən]

(pharmacology)

C₇H₆O₄An antibiotic derived from several fungi (Aspergillus, Penicilliumspecies); crystalline compound soluble in water and most organic solvents; melting point is 111°C; used as an antimicrobial agent; also appears to be a potent carcinogenic mycotoxin. Also known as penicidin.

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The final section details particular mycotoxins, from ochratoxin A and patulin to zearalenone and fumonisins.

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