"Chronic, subclinical exposure does not result in aflatoxicosis. In children, it may cause developmental delay and growth restriction. Chronic exposure can also result in increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma."
"Aflatoxin metabolites can intercalate into DNA resulting in mutation of p53, one of the tumour suppressor genes. Some base pair locations are preferentially affected, e.g. the third base of codon 249 1."
"Aflatoxins are naturally-occurring mycotoxins that are produced by Aspergillus species, especially Aspergillus flavus. They are acutely toxic and carcinogenic."
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"Acute exposure"
"Chronic exposure"