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GO: Biological Process

aflatoxin catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046223
Synonyms
  • aflatoxin breakdown
  • aflatoxin catabolism
  • aflatoxin degradation
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. 20807200
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