Citrinin
Citrinin is a naturally occurring fungal metabolite produced by several species of the genera Penicillium and Penicillium which causes kidney and liver damage. Citrinin has been found to be mutagenic in hepatocytes and has been implicated as a potential cause of human Endemic Balkan Nephropathy as well as porcine nephropathy.
Produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium citrinum, citrinin has been known to cause kidney damage and mild liver damage in livestock and is suspected to cause kidney and liver damage in humans. Because of concerns over citrinin contamination, Japan has issued an advisory limit of 200 ppb and the European Union has a recommended limit of 100 ppb.
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CitriTest HPLC
CitriTest™ HPLC is a quantitative method for the detection of citrinin in Kogi Red Rice and corn. VICAM’s advanced biotechnology permits detection of citrinin without the use of toxic solvents like chloroform or methylene chloride. CitriTest™ HPLC is intended for use by trained operators who need to test samples for the presence of citrinin in parts per billion (ppb) with a method that is reliable, rapid and quantitative.
