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| Fumonisin B2 | |
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| CAS number | 116355-84-1 |
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| Molecular formula | C34H59NO14 |
| Molar mass | 705.8 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Fumonisin B2 is a mycotoxin produced by the fungus Fusarium verticillioides. It is a structural analog of Fumonisin B1. Fumonisin B2 is more cytotoxic than Fumonisin B1. Fumonisin B2 inhibits sphingosine acyltransferase.
Fumonisin B2 and other fumonisins frequently contaminate maize and other crops.
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