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anatoxin

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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.


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Anatoxins are known to overstimulate muscles, and if respiratory muscles are affected, the animal may suffer convulsions and die of suffocation.
 
 
 
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