Several mycotoxins have been classified as carcinogenic by various health organizations. The most well-known carcinogenic mycotoxins include:
1. Aflatoxins: Produced by Aspergillus species, aflatoxins are highly toxic and have been linked to liver cancer. Aflatoxin B1 is the most potent carcinogen among them. 2. Ochratoxin A (OTA): Produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium species, OTA is associated with kidney toxicity and has been implicated in kidney cancer. 3. Fumonisins: Produced by Fusarium species, fumonisins are mainly found in maize and have been linked to esophageal cancer.
