Temporal Transcriptional Analysis of Genes Encoding Heat Shock Protein Family in Aspergillus flavus Treated with and without Shikonin

Abstract

Aspergillus flavus is one of the predominant species under Aspergillus genera. They grow in colonies and has yellowish and greenish spore. Three morphological stages of Aspergillus flavus are conidia, hyphae, and mycelia. They are saprophytic, ubiquitous, and mainly responsible for producing many mycotoxins. One such toxin is aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is highly carcinogenic substances that have the potential to contaminate food and feed crops, resulting in significant health implications for both humans and animals.