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  • Suppression of ochratoxin biosynthesis by naturally occurring alkaloids.

Suppression of ochratoxin biosynthesis by naturally occurring alkaloids.

Food additives and contaminants (2007-04-25)
S E Lee, B S Park, P Bayman, J L Baker, W S Choi, B C Campbell
ABSTRACT

The effects of four alkaloids on the biosynthesis of ochratoxin A (OTA), ochratoxin B (OTB) and citrinin were examined on four OTA-producing aspergilli: Aspergillus auricomus, A. sclerotiorum and two isolates of A. alliaceus. Piperine and piperlongumine, natural alkaloids of Piper longum, significantly inhibited OTA production at 0.001% (w/v) for all aspergilli examined. Piperine and piperlongumine affected the polyketide synthesis step of OTA production and inhibited production of citrinin. Curcumin, a constituent of tumeric, completely inhibited mycelial growth of A. alliaceus isolate 791 at 0.1% (w/v) and decreased OTA production by approximately 70% at 0.01% (w/v). Sesamin, a constituent of sesame oil, inhibited OTA and OTB production by 60 and 45%, respectively, at 0.1% (w/v), showing its effect was on chloroperoxidase and polyketide synthase activity. The potential advantage of these natural products to reduce ochratoxin contamination of agricultural commodities is discussed.

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Product Description

Supelco
Ochratoxin B solution, ~10 μg/mL in acetonitrile, analytical standard