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Microcystins

Known as: Microcystins [Chemical/Ingredient] 
Cyclic heptapeptides found in MICROCYSTIS and other CYANOBACTERIA. Hepatotoxic and carcinogenic effects have been noted. They are sometimes called… 
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Carcinogens
In BloodProcess of secretionagonistsantagonists & inhibitors

Narrower (9)

Microcystincyanobacterial toxincyanoginosin LRmicrocystin LL

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Highly Cited
2018
Highly Cited
2018
Dual-Modal Split-Type Immunosensor for Sensitive Detection of Microcystin-LR: Enzyme-Induced Photoelectrochemistry and Colorimetry.
Microcystins, the lethal cyanotoxins from Microcystis aeruginosa, can inhibit the activity of protein phosphatase and promote… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Cyanotoxin mixtures and taste-and-odor compounds in cyanobacterial blooms from the Midwestern United States.
The mixtures of toxins and taste-and-odor compounds present during cyanobacterial blooms are not well characterized and of… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Recreational Exposure to Low Concentrations of Microcystins During an Algal Bloom in a Small Lake
We measured microcystins in blood from people at risk for swallowing water or inhaling spray while swimming, water skiing, jet… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Microbial mats for multiple applications in aquaculture and bioremediation.
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Anatoxin-a elicits an increase in peroxidase and glutathione S-transferase activity in aquatic plants.
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Effects of Cell-Bound Microcystins on Survival and Feeding of Daphnia spp
ABSTRACT The influence of cell-bound microcystins on the survival time and feeding rates of six Daphnia clones belonging to five… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Assessing potential health risks from microcystin toxins in blue-green algae dietary supplements.
The presence of blue-green algae (BGA) toxins in surface waters used for drinking water sources and recreation is receiving… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
LIVER FAILURE AND DEATH AFTER EXPOSURE TO MICROCYSTINS AT A HEMODIALYSIS CENTER IN BRAZIL LIVER FAILURE AND DEATH AFTER EXPOSURE TO MICROCYSTINS AT A HEMODIALYSIS CENTER IN BRAZIL
A BSTRACT Background Hemodialysis is a common but potentially hazardous procedure. From February 17 to 20, 1996, 116 of 130… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TREATMENT METHODS FOR THE REMOVAL OF MICROCYSTINS (CYANOBACTERIAL HEPATOTOXINS) FROM POTABLE WATERS
The incidence of cyanobacterial blooms in freshwaters, including drinking water reservoirs, has increased over the past few… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Formation, characterization, and toxicity of the glutathione and cysteine conjugates of toxic heptapeptide microcystins.
Microcystins LR, YR, and RR, cyclic heptapeptide hepatotoxins produced by cyanobacteria, were synthetically converted into… 
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