Tetrodotoxin: Chemistry, Toxicity, Source, Distribution and Detection

Tetrodotoxin: Chemistry, Toxicity, Source, Distribution and Detection

Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a naturally occurring toxin that has been responsible for human intoxications and fatalities. Its usual route of toxicity is via the ingestion of contaminated puffer fish which are a culinary delicacy, especially in Japan. TTX was believed to be confined to regions of South Eas...

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Main Authors: Vaishali Bane, Mary Lehane, Madhurima Dikshit, Alan O'Riordan, Ambrose Furey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
tetrodotoxin
TTX
TTX analogues
chemistry
toxicity
source
distribution
detection
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/2/693

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