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Characterisation of new analogues of palytoxin isolated from an Ostreopsis mascarenensis bloom in the south-western Indian Ocean
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: S Lenoir L Ten-Hage J Turquet JP Quod MC HennionA preliminary screening of toxins of the crude extract of Ostreopsis mascarenensis Quod, a benthic dinoflagellate from the south-western Indian Ocean, revealed a neurotoxicity in mice similar to that induced by palytoxin, one of the most potent marine toxins involved... -
Trace metal effects on the production of biotoxins by microalgae
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: L Rhodes A Selwood P McNabb L Briggs J Adamson R van Ginkel O LaczkaMass production of bioactive compounds was enhanced by the addition of particular trace metals to specific microalgae. An increase in domoic acid isomer-C production by Pseudo-nitzschia australis was achieved by adding copper (Cu) or Zinc (0.1–0.2μmol l−1) to standard growth... -
Toxicological requirements for risk assessment of shellfish contaminants: a review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: R MundayThere is increasing concern by consumers with regard to the health aspects and safety of foodstuffs. Most food additives and contaminants are controlled by regulatory authorities, with Acceptable Daily Intakes (ADIs) having been set on the basis of detailed acute...