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anatoxin neurotoxin produced by some cyanobacteria including species of Anabaena, Oscillatoria, Aphanizoomenon. Includes anatoxin-a, a potent nicotinic toxin, which is toxic to a wide range of species, and the cholinesterase inhibitor anatoxin-a(s), which is highly toxic to pigs, dogs and some waterfowl but seems to be unable to reach the brain or the retina in many species. Called also sudden death factor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cyanobacteria produce a variety of toxins that are usually defined
by their chemical structure and fall into three groups: cyclic peptides
(the hepatotoxic microcystins and nodularins), alkaloids (the neurotoxic
saxitoxins and anatoxins, and the protein-synthesis-inhibiting
cylindrospermopsin), and lipopolysaccharides. Traditional vaccines use whole cells, either killed or weakened,
while the new sub-unit vaccines are developed from small microbial
components such as capsular polysaccharides, anatoxins and surface
proteins," Dr. Traditional vaccines use whole cells, either killed or weakened,
while the new sub-unit vaccines are developed from small microbial
components such as capsular polysaccharides, anatoxins and surface
proteins, Dr. |
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