Identification and characterization of a T-2 toxin-producing Fusarium poae strain and the anti-tumor effect of the T-2 toxin on human hepatoma cell line SMMC-7721.

ABSTRACT: T-2 toxin, produced by Fusarium moulds, is a type A trichothecene mycotoxin which is known to inhibit protein synthesis and also reported to induce DNA lesions, potentially causing DNA fragmentation. T-2 toxin is a very potent cytotoxic toxin, which displays anti-tumor properties. Nevertheless, more studies are still needed to explore its antitumor mechanisms as well as its clinical application in cancer treatment. Here, we report the identification and characterization of a T-2 toxin produced by a Fusarium poae isolated from Jilin, Northeast China. 17 strains of Fusarium poae were screened for T-2 toxin-production and one strain with the highest yield was selected further studies. T-2 toxin produced by the selected Fusarium poae was isolated and purified by HPL

SUBMITTER: Zhu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9062006 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature