T-2 toxin: occurrence and detection
Authors:
V. Dohnal 1,2; A. Ježková 2; K. Kuča 1,3; D. Jun 1,3
Authors‘ workplace:
Univerzita obrany, Fakulta vojenského zdravotnictví, Katedra toxikologie, Hradec Králové
1; MZLU, Agronomická fakulta, Ústav technologie potravin, Brno
2; Univerzita obrany, Fakulta vojenského zdravotnictví, Centrum pokročilých studií, Hradec Králové
3
Published in:
Čes. slov. Farm., 2007; 56, 174-177
Category:
Review Articles
Overview
The paper is focused on the occurrence and methods for the detection of T-2 toxin, one of the most toxic trichothecene Fusarium mycotoxin. Due to its physical-chemical properties and high toxicity, T-2 toxin is classified as a potential biological warfare agent.
Key words:
mycotoxins – T-2 toxin – chromatography – bioterrorism
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Pharmacy Clinical pharmacologyArticle was published in
Czech and Slovak Pharmacy
2007 Issue 4
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