Zearalenone

Description: Zearalenone (F2 toxin) is a mycotoxin produced mainly by fungi belonging to the genus Fusarium in foods and feeds. Possess oestrogenic activity in cattle, pigs and sheep, with low acute toxicity. Causes precocious development of mammae and other estrogenic effects in young gilts. Target: Others. Smiles: C[C@H]1CCCC(=O)CCC\C=C\C2=C(C(O)=CC(O)=C2)C(=O)O1. References: Zinedine A, et al. Review on the toxicity, occurrence, metabolism, detoxification, regulations and intake of zearalenone: an oestrogenic mycotoxin. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007 Jan,45(1):1-18.