Citrinin
![Figure 1: Structures of citrinin and its decomposition products. Based on Clark B.R. et al. (2006) [8]](/uploads/202501/04/Figure_1-_Structures_of_citrinin_and_its_decomposition_products2721.gif)
![Figure 2: Biosynthesis pathway of citrinin from its starting compound. The intermediates and enzymes are shown. Based on He Y. and Cox R.J. (2016) [1]](/uploads/202501/04/inin_from_its_starting_compound._The_intermediates_and_enzymes_are_shown._The_original_figure_was_from_He_and_Cox_(2016)._This_figure_is_adapted,_so_it_does_not_show_the_side_products_anymore.2721.gif)
Citrinin is a mycotoxin which is often found in food. It is a secondary metabolite produced by fungi that contaminate long-stored food and it causes different toxic effects, like nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic and cytotoxic effects. Citrinin is mainly found in stored grains, but sometimes also in fruits and other plant products.