Citreoviridin, a toxin from Penicillium citreoviride NRRL 2579, inhibits brain synaptosomal Na+/K+-ATPase whereas in microsomes, both Na+/K+-ATPase and Mg2+-ATPase activities are significantly stimulated in a dose-dependent manner[1]. Citreoviridin inhibits cell proliferation and enhances apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells[2].
References:
[1]. Datta SC, et al. Effect of citreoviridin, a mycotoxin from Penicillium citreoviride, on kinetic constants of acetylcholinesterase and ATPase in synaptosomes and microsomes from rat brain. Toxicon. 1981;19(4):555-62.
[2]. Hou H, et al. Citreoviridin inhibits cell proliferation and enhances apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2014 Mar;37(2):828-36.
















