Satratoxin-H
Satratoxin-H
Satratoxin-H (pronounced: sa-tra-tox-in H) is a mycotoxin produced by the fungus Stachybotrys chartarum, commonly known as black mold. It is a member of the trichothecene mycotoxin family, which are potent inhibitors of protein synthesis.
Etymology
The term "Satratoxin" is derived from the name of the fungus Stachybotrys atranone, which is known to produce this toxin. The "-H" denotes the specific variant of the toxin.
Production and Exposure
Satratoxin-H is produced by Stachybotrys chartarum when the fungus is growing and also after the fungus has died. Exposure to Satratoxin-H can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with materials contaminated with Stachybotrys chartarum.
Health Effects
Exposure to Satratoxin-H can lead to a variety of health effects, including dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, and pneumonitis. In severe cases, it can cause a fatal condition known as stachybotryotoxicosis.
Related Terms
- Mycotoxin: A toxic compound produced by fungi.
- Stachybotrys chartarum: A type of fungus that produces Satratoxin-H.
- Trichothecene: A family of mycotoxins that includes Satratoxin-H.
- Protein synthesis: The process by which cells build proteins.
- Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
- Rhinitis: Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Pneumonitis: Inflammation of the walls of the alveoli in the lungs.
- Stachybotryotoxicosis: A potentially fatal condition caused by exposure to high levels of certain mycotoxins, including Satratoxin-H.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Satratoxin-H
- Wikipedia's article - Satratoxin-H
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