The Comparative Toxicity of 10 Microcystin Congeners Administered Orally to Mice: Clinical Effects and Organ Toxicity

The Comparative Toxicity of 10 Microcystin Congeners Administered Orally to Mice: Clinical Effects and Organ Toxicity

Microcystins (MCs) are common cyanobacterial toxins that occur in freshwaters worldwide. Only two of the >200 MC variants have been tested for potential toxicity after oral exposure. This paper reports on the toxicity of 10 different MC congeners identified in algal blooms, microcystin-LR (MCLR),...

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Main Authors: Neil Chernoff, Donna Hill, Johnsie Lang, Judy Schmid, Thao Le, Amy Farthing, Hwa Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
HAB
cyanobacteria
cyanotoxin
microcystin
hepatic toxicology
oral administration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/6/403

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