Tetrodotoxin

Tetrodotoxin

Engelsk definition

An aminoperhydroquinazoline poison found mainly in the liver and ovaries of fishes in the order TETRAODONTIFORMES, which are eaten. The toxin causes paresthesia and paralysis through interference with neuromuscular conduction.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Tetradotoxin Fugu Toxin Toxin, Fugu Tarichatoxin