Molecular Modeling Studies on the Interactions of Aflatoxin B1 and Its Metabolites with Human Acetylcholinesterase. Part II: Interactions with the Catalytic Anionic Site (CAS)

The most common type of aflatoxin (AFT) found in nature is aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). This micotoxin is extremely hepatotoxic and carcinogenic to mammals, with acute and chronic effects. It is believed that this could be related to the capacity of AFB1 and its metabolites in inhibiting the enzyme acetylch...

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Main Authors: Joyce S. F. D. de Almeida, Rafael Dolezal, Ondrej Krejcar, Kamil Kuca, Kamil Musilek, Daniel Jun, Tanos C. C. França
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/10/389