Aflatoxin G
2 is a fungal secondary toxic metabolite synthesized by
Aspergillus parasiticus,
Aspergillus flavus, and
Aspergillus nomius,
[1] species that are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
[2] Aflatoxin Gs (AFGs) are derivatives of difuranocoumarin and contain a bifuran group linked to a coumarin nucleus and a lactone ring.
[3]