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Aspergillus parasiticus
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- In cancer: Initiators
…the fungi Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, which grow on improperly stored grains and peanuts. Aflatoxin B is one of the most-potent liver carcinogens known. Many cases of liver cancer in Africa and East Asia have been linked to dietary exposure to that chemical.
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