Meizheng - Model B1 - Aflatoxins ELISA Kit - Brochure

Aflatoxins are toxic and carcinogenic. They are metabolites of the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. There are four principle types of aflatoxin: B1, B2, G1 and G2, which are named for their respective innate fluorescent properties. Aflatoxin B1 is the most frequently encountered of the group and the most toxic one. Aflatoxins can be found mainly in cereals, nuts, cottonseed and human blood. Aflatoxin B1 is a potent human carcinogen, and may contribute to human liver cancer.