Abstract
Trichothecenes, such as deoxynevalenol (DON), nivalenol (NIV) and T-2 toxin are typical immunotoxic mycotoxins. Contamination of trichothecene mycotoxins in wheat is a serious world-wide problem affecting human health. In Japan, in particular, it has been reported that relatively high levels of DON and NIV are frequently found in domestic wheat. I have extensively conducted studies on the toxicity and control of trichothecene mycotoxins in order to assess their risk, and this paper is the summary of those findings.
