A Novel Peptide-Binding Motifs Inference Approach to Understand Deoxynivalenol Molecular Toxicity

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a type B trichothecene mycotoxin that is commonly detected in cereals and grains world-wide. The low-tolerated levels of this mycotoxin, especially in mono-gastric animals, reflect its bio-potency. The toxicity of DON is conventionally attributed to its ability to inhibit rib...

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Main Authors: Yousef I. Hassan, Christena Watts, Xiu-Zhen Li, Ting Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/6/1989