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Mushroom Enzymes Broke Down a Dangerous Food Toxin

Mushroom Enzymes Broke Down a Dangerous Food Toxin

King oyster mushroom, Deer shield fungus

What they found

Four fungal enzymes, including from king oyster, broke down over 90% of the food toxin aflatoxin B1.

Four fungal enzymes, including from king oyster, broke down over 90% of the food toxin aflatoxin B1.

The number

over 90% of aflatoxin B1

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus eryngii, Trametopsis cervina

Pleurotus eryngii, Trametopsis cervina

Compound

peroxidases; aflatoxin B1

peroxidases; aflatoxin B1

Published in

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

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Section

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Toxin-Fighting Enzymes

Toxin-Fighting Enzymes

Researchers screened fungal peroxidases and found four enzymes—including ones from king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) and deer shield fungus (Trametopsis cervina)—that broke down over 90% of aflatoxin B1, a highly toxic food contaminant. Simulations showed these enzymes neutralize the toxin by altering its chemical bonds, offering a powerful, eco-friendly tool for food safety.

Researchers screened fungal peroxidases and found four enzymes—including ones from king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) and deer shield fungus (Trametopsis cervina)—that broke down over 90% of aflatoxin B1, a highly toxic food contaminant. Simulations showed these enzymes neutralize the toxin by altering its chemical bonds, offering a powerful, eco-friendly tool for food safety.

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