Combined use of LC/MS and a biological test for rapid identification of marine mycotoxins produced by Trichoderma koningii

J Microbiol Methods. 2002 Feb;48(2-3):181-94. doi: 10.1016/s0167-7012(01)00322-0.

Abstract

Trichoderma koningii Oudemans, a strain isolated from a shellfish farming area, was selected for its high frequency in samples and its ability to produce metabolites when cultured in natural seawater. Combined use of LC/MS and a biological test on blowfly larvae allowed the characterization of four compounds after purification in only two steps (VLC and HPLC). ESI/MS, a powerful tool for rapid identification and sequence determination of peptides, confirmed that these compounds were peptide, alpha-aminoisobutyric acid and amino alcohol (peptaibols), the usual metabolites of Trichoderma.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Liquid
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Mycotoxins / analysis*
  • Mycotoxins / chemistry
  • Mycotoxins / isolation & purification
  • Peptides / analysis*
  • Trichoderma / chemistry*
  • Trichoderma / pathogenicity

Substances

  • Mycotoxins
  • Peptides