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saxitoxín

  1. Subject h.saxitoxín
    Subject h.Saxitoxin
    Entry termsGonyaulax, toxín
    English X referencesGonyaulax Toxin
    Scope note in EnglishA compound that contains a reduced purine ring system but is not biosynthetically related to the purine alkaloids. It is a poison found in certain edible mollusks at certain times; elaborated by GONYAULAX and consumed by mollusks, fishes, etc. without ill effects. It is neurotoxic and causes RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS and other effects in MAMMALS, known as paralytic SHELLFISH poisoning.
    Pharmacology effect jedy
    Pharmacology effect Poisons
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