Aflatoxin M1 is a major metabolite of Aflatoxin B1. Aflatoxin M1 is an orally active mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The level of toxicity associated with Aflatoxin is Aflatoxin B1>Aflatoxin M1>Aflatoxin G1>Aflatoxin B2>Aflatoxin M2>Aflatoxin G2[1][2][3].
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