Which modifications on the extender unit would survive the post-­‐PKS modifications from the aflatoxin B1 pathway?

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Which modifications on the extender unit would survive thepost-­‐PKS modifications from the aflatoxin B1 pathway?

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Answer Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus a fungus most notably Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus After entering the body aflatoxins are metabolized by the liver to a reactive intermediate aflatoxin M1 an epoxide Aflatoxin B1 is considered the most toxic and is produced by both Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus Aspergillus flavus is a fungus of the Trichocomaceae family Fungi    See Answer
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