Analysis of the Toxicity and Histopathology Induced by the Oral Administration of Pseudanabaena galeata and Geitlerinema splendidum (Cyanobacteria) Extracts to Mice

Analysis of the Toxicity and Histopathology Induced by the Oral Administration of Pseudanabaena galeata and Geitlerinema splendidum (Cyanobacteria) Extracts to Mice

Cyanobacteria are common members of the freshwater microbiota in lakes and drinking water reservoirs, and are responsible for several cases of human intoxications in Brazil. Pseudanabaena galeata and Geitlerinema splendidum are examples of the toxic species that are very frequently found in reservoi...

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Main Authors: Marisa Rangel, Joyce C. G. Martins, Angélica Nunes Garcia, Geanne A. A. Conserva, Adriana Costa-Neves, Célia Leite Sant'Anna, Luciana Retz de Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
water reservoirs
cyanobacteria
cyanotoxins
mouse toxicity
histopathology
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/1/508

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