Tetrodotoxin - Wikipedia Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a potent neurotoxin Its name derives from Tetraodontiformes, an order that includes pufferfish, porcupinefish, ocean sunfish, and triggerfish; several of these species carry the toxin
Tetrodotoxin: Biotoxin | NIOSH | CDC Tetrodotoxin is an extremely potent poison (toxin) found mainly in the liver and sex organs (gonads) of some fish, such as puffer fish, globefish, and toadfish (order Tetraodontiformes) and in some amphibian, octopus, and shellfish species
Tetrodotoxin, an Extremely Potent Marine Neurotoxin: Distribution . . . Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a potent neurotoxin responsible for many human intoxications and fatalities each year The origin of TTX is unknown, but in the pufferfish, it seems to be produced by endosymbiotic bacteria that often seem to be passed down the food chain
Tetrodotoxin Toxicity - MD Searchlight Tetrodotoxin toxicity is the harmful effect caused by the ingestion of tetrodotoxin, a poisonous substance found in certain sea creatures such as pufferfish It can lead to symptoms such as numbness, paralysis, and serious health problems if not quickly identified and treated
Tetrodotoxin Safety Guide - University of South Carolina Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a neurotoxin organic molecule most commonly found in marine animals (e g pufferfish, blue-ringed octopus) or bacteria (Pseudomonas, Vibrio, Aeromonas, Roseobacter, Microbacterium, and Serratia)
Tetrodotoxin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Tetrodotoxin (TTX), a highly selective and potent blocker of voltage-dependent sodium channels in motor nerves causes skeletal muscle paralysis and death It is found in a variety of organisms including the puffer fish, in which its appearance depends on the presence of toxin-synthesizing bacteria
An Updated Review of Tetrodotoxin and Its Peculiarities Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a crystalline, weakly basic, colorless organic substance and is one of the most potent marine toxins known Although TTX was first isolated from pufferfish, it has been found in numerous other marine organisms and a few terrestrial species
What Is Tetrodotoxin Poisoning? - Klarity Health Library Adopting safe eating habits when ingesting seafood and being aware of potential tetrodotoxin sources are two ways to prevent the poisoning The following constitute crucial precautions