Alternariol, metl ether is a common mycotoxin found in spoiled grains and is mutagenic and carcinogenic in vitro.
References:
[1]. Pfeiffer E, et al. Novel oxidative in vitro metabolites of the mycotoxins alternariol and alternariol metl ether. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2007 Mar;51(3):307-16.
[2]. Scott PM, et al. Alternaria toxins alternariol and alternariol monometl ether in grain foods in Canada. Mycotoxin Res. 2012 Nov;28(4):261-6.
















