在霉菌的生命期内会产生一些副产物,其中一类为霉菌毒素。通常被作为有毒霉菌,可以产生一种或多种霉菌毒素,他们存在于霉菌孢子之内或孢子之外。
Mycotoxins can be toxic, cancer-causing and suppressthe immune system.
霉菌毒素可以是有毒的,致癌的,和损伤免疫系统的。
Mycotoxins have the potential for both acute and chronic health effects via ingestion, skin contact,and inhalation. These toxins can enter the blood stream and lymphatic system; they inhibit protein synthesis, damage macrophage systems, inhibit particle clearance of the lung, and increase sensitivity to bacterial endotoxin.