Preparation of a Specific ssDNA Aptamer for Brevetoxin-2 Using SELEX
The existing assays for detecting brevetoxin (BTX) depend on expensive equipment with a professional operator or on an antibody with limited stability, which requires complex processes, a high cost, and a considerable amount of time.
Rui-Yun Tian +11 more
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Effects of Four Marine Toxins on Murine Hepatic Biotransformation Enzymes
This study assesses the impact of sublethal levels of four marine toxins ciguatoxin (CTX-1), maitotoxin-2 (MTX-2), saxitoxin (STX) and brevetoxin-2 (BTX-2) on murine hepatic detoxification enzymes expressed in mouse liver.
Joanna Soto de Jesus +5 more
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The structure and mode of action of the dinoflagellate toxins
Background: Dinoflagellates are the major causative agents of harmful algal blooms. In different studies, it has been shown that many dinoflagellate species produce various natural toxins.
Akram Najafi, Iraj Nabipour
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Harmful algal bloom aerosols and human health. [PDF]
Lim CC +6 more
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Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning
Neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP) is caused by consumption of molluscan shellfish contaminated with brevetoxins primarily produced by the dinoflagellate, Karenia brevis. Blooms of K.
Roberta Hammond +3 more
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Synergistic Effect of Brevetoxin BTX-3 and Ciguatoxin CTX3C in Human Voltage-Gated Nav1.6 Sodium Channels. [PDF]
Raposo-Garcia S +5 more
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Brevetoxins and emergency department visits among children: A case-crossover study of Florida red tides. [PDF]
Rizzo EM +5 more
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Developing Tools to Assess Airborne Cyanobacterial Toxins in Southwest Florida, USA. [PDF]
Metcalf JS +5 more
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Use of intravenous lipid emulsion therapy as a novel treatment for brevetoxicosis in sea turtles. [PDF]
Perrault JR +4 more
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Review of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Causing Marine Fish Kills: Toxicity and Mitigation. [PDF]
Oh JW, Pushparaj SSC, Muthu M, Gopal J.
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