Tetrodotoxin and its analogue 6-epitetrodotoxin in newts (Triturus spp.; Urodela, Salamandridae) from southern Germany.
Toxicon
; 50(2): 306-9, 2007 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-17507070
ABSTRACT
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) and its analogue 6-epitetrodotoxin (6-epiTTX) were quantitatively assayed in 59 newts representing four Triturus species (Triturus alpestris, Triturus cristatus, Triturus helveticus, Triturus vulgaris) from southern Germany by a post-column fluorescent-HPLC system. Both toxins were detected in only 15 specimens of the four species. The toxins levels varied considerably among individuals (TTX 0.11-9.0microg/g; 6-epiTTX 0.05-17.0microg/g). 6-epiTTX was found to be the major component.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tetrodotoxina
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Urodelos
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Toxicon
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão