Distribution of tetrodotoxin, 6-epitetrodotoxin, and 11-deoxytetrodotoxin in newts

Mari Yotsu, Maria Iorizzi, Takeshi Yasumoto

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    Abstract

    Tetrodotoxin was detected in all nine species of newts tested, 6-epitetrodotoxin in six species, and 11-deoxytetrodotoxin in five species. Only one species lacked the analogues, thus suggesting that the analogues were common metabolites among newts. Toxin levels were high in Taricha granulosa and Notophthalmus viridescens followed by Cynops spp. Distinct differences in toxin contents and profiles existed among species and tissues.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)238-241
    Number of pages4
    JournalToxicon
    Volume28
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1990

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Toxicology

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