Vomitoxin (deoxynivalenol), Molecular model of the mycotoxin vomitoxin (C15.H20.O6). This mycotoxin occurs predominantly in grains such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and corn. Vomitoxin is a strong inhibitor of protein synthesis; it causes the brain to increase its uptake of the amino acid tryptophan and, in turn, its synthesis of serotonin. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red). | |
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