- Microcystin - Wikipedia
Microcystins—or cyanoginosins—are a class of toxins [8] produced by certain freshwater cyanobacteria; primarily Microcystis aeruginosa but also other Microcystis, as well as members of the Planktothrix, Anabaena, Oscillatoria and Nostoc genera
- As We Drink and Breathe: Adverse Health Effects of Microcystins and . . .
Freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) are increasing in number and severity worldwide These HABs are chiefly composed of one or more species of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, such as Microcystis and Anabaena
- MICROCYSTINS: A Brief Overview of their Toxicity and Effects, with . . .
Many cyanobacteria species produce a group of toxins known as microcystins, some of which are toxic The species most commonly associated with microcystin production is Microcystis aeruginosa [1] Upon ingestion, toxic microcystins are actively absorbed by fish, birds and mammals
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms Caused by Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms
Rarely, dialysis patients have been exposed to the hepatotoxin microcystin through contaminated dialysis water Exposure to microcystin through dialysis water can cause:
- What Is Microcystis and Why Is It So Dangerous?
Microcystis is a genus of freshwater cyanobacteria, frequently referred to as blue-green algae, that naturally occurs in water bodies globally While present in many environments, it can rapidly multiply under specific conditions, leading to the formation of harmful algal blooms (HABs)
- Microcystins: Biogenesis, Toxicity, Analysis, and Control
Microcystins are cyclic peptide toxins formed by cyanobacteria These toxins are recognized for their association with algal blooms, posing a significant threat to ecosystems and drinking water quality
- Indicators: Cyanotoxins (microcystin) - US EPA
While many varieties of cyanotoxins exist, microcystin is the most common measured and detected cyanotoxin Microcystin is a potent liver toxin and possible human carcinogen Cyanotoxins can also kill livestock and pets that drink affected waters
- Microcystin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Microcystin is defined as a group of monocyclic heptapeptides produced primarily by the cyanobacterium M aeruginosa, known for their significant hepatotoxicity and strong affinity for serine threonine protein phosphatases, which leads to liver damage and potential tumor promotion
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