The levels of tetrodotoxin and its analogue 6-epitetrodotoxin in the red-spotted newt, Notophthalmus viridescens.

Authors :: Yotsu-Yamashita M
Mebs D
Source :: Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology [Toxicon] 2001 Aug; Vol. 39 (8), pp. 1261-3.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Tetrodotoxin (TTX) and its analogue 6-epiTTX were detected in 11-12 specimens of the red-spotted newt, Notophthalmus viridescens, by a post-column fluorescent-HPLC system and by LC/MS in selected ion monitoring mode. TTX levels varied considerably among individuals from low (less than 0.15 microg TTX/g newt) to high concentrations (23.5 microg TTX/g newt), while 6-epiTTX was found to be a minor constituent in all specimens.

Subjects :: Animals
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
Notophthalmus viridescens metabolism
Tetrodotoxin analysis

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0041-0101
Volume :: 39
Issue :: 8
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 11306140
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0041-0101(00)00263-4

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