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Definition of Citrinin

1. an antibiotic [n -S] - See also: antibiotic

Medical Definition of Citrinin

1. 4,6-dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-3h-2-benzopyran- 7-carboxylic acid. Antibiotic and mycotoxin from aspergillus niveus and penicillium citrinum. Pharmacological action: antibiotics. Chemical name: 3H-2-Benzopyran-7-carboxylic acid, 4,6-dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-, (3R-trans)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Citrinin

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1. Eighth Annual Report on Carcinogens: 1998 Summary edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Occurrence of Ochratoxin A and citrinin During Malting and Brewing Experiments. Appi. and citrinin in Cereals Associated with Mycotoxin Porcine Nephropathy. ..."

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