Novel aflatoxin derivatives and protein conjugates

Molecules. 2007 Mar 27;12(3):641-53. doi: 10.3390/12030641.

Abstract

Aflatoxins, a group of structurally related mycotoxins, are well known for their toxic and carcinogenic effects in humans and animals. Aflatoxin derivatives and protein conjugates are needed for diverse analytical applications. This work describes a reliable and fast synthesis of novel aflatoxin derivatives, purification by preparative HPLC and characterisation by ESI-MS and one- and two-dimensional NMR. Novel aflatoxin bovine serum albumin conjugates were prepared and characterised by UV absorption and MALDI-MS. These aflatoxin protein conjugates are potentially interesting as immunogens for the generation of aflatoxin selective antibodies with novel specificities.

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxins / chemistry*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine / chemistry*
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization
  • Succinimides / chemistry

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • Succinimides
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • N-hydroxysuccinimide