| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10880112 | Toxicon | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We explored the effect of monovalent cations on PSP toxin production in Raphidiopsis brookii D9. ⺠R. brookii D9 is capable of releasing PSP toxins into the extracellular medium. ⺠Toxins release occurs in response to the presence of Na+ and K+ ions. ⺠SxtF/M transport proteins conserve motifs that are implicated in Na+ ion recognition. ⺠PSP toxins could act extracellularly as a protective mechanism to ensure homeostasis.
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Authors
Katia Soto-Liebe, Marco A. Méndez, Loreto Fuenzalida, Bernd Krock, Allan Cembella, Mónica Vásquez,