Biosynthesis of the fungal estrogen F-2 and a naturally occurring derivative (F-3) by Fusarium moniliforme.
The fungal metabolites, F-2 and F-3, associated with estrogenism in swine, are produced by some races of Fusarium moniliforme isolated from toxic feeds.
D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D002845:Chromatography; D004967:Estrogens / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005670:Fusarium / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism*; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003313:Zea mays
D004967:Estrogens