mycotoxin is typically followed by standardized treatment for toxic compounds in order to reduce the effect of the toxin. This includes using activated charcoal, which has a high binding capacity of 0.48 mg of T-2 mycotoxin to 1 mg of charcoal. For dermal contact, soap and water is used to reduce the dermal effects. As a kind of prophylaxis, antioxidants are believed to have properties that may provide benefits. Application There are currently no applications, aside from war, for T-2 mycotoxins; however, there are some plausible therapeutic uses. Due to their abilities, research shows possible uses for the mycotoxin as growth promoters, antibiotics, antivirals, as an antileukemic, and as an antimalarial. See also Yellow rain References Bamburg, J.R., Riggs, N.V. and Strong, F.M. "The structure of toxins from two stains of Fusarium tricinctum." Tetrahedron 24, 3329-3336 (1968). Bamburg, J.R. and Strong, F.M. "12, 13-Epoxytrichothecenes." In "Microbial Toxins," VII S. Kadis, A. Ciegler and S.J. Ajl (Eds.) Academic Press, New York, NY, pp. 207–292 (1971). Books USAMRIID's Medical Management Of Biological Casualties Handbook External links US Military Gulf War Syndrome site T-2 mycotoxin exports to Iraq The 'Yellow rain' controversy Meselson report summary Biological toxin weapons Trichothecenes Epoxides Acetate esters Food safety Secondary alcohols Alkene derivatives Blister agents Protein synthesis inhibitors Mycotoxins