| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2065434 | Toxicon | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) and its analogue 6-epitetrodotoxin (6-epiTTX) were quantitatively assayed in 59 newts representing four Triturus species (Triturus alpestris, Triturus cristatus, Triturus helveticus, Triturus vulgaris) from southern Germany by a post-column fluorescent-HPLC system. Both toxins were detected in only 15 specimens of the four species. The toxins levels varied considerably among individuals (TTX: 0.11–9.0 μg/g; 6-epiTTX: 0.05–17.0 μg/g). 6-epiTTX was found to be the major component.
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Authors
Mari Yotsu-Yamashita, Dietrich Mebs, Axel Kwet, Michael Schneider,