microcystin and Carcinogenesis

microcystin has been researched along with Carcinogenesis* in 1 studies

Reviews

1 review(s) available for microcystin and Carcinogenesis

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Toxicopathology induced by microcystins and nodularin: a histopathological review.
    Journal of environmental science and health. Part C, Environmental carcinogenesis & ecotoxicology reviews, 2015, Volume: 33, Issue:2

    Cyanobacteria are present in all aquatic ecosystems throughout the world. They are able to produce toxic secondary metabolites, and microcystins are those most frequently found. Research has displayed a negative influence of microcystins and closely related nodularin on fish, and various histopathological alterations have been observed in many organs of the exposed fish. The aim of this article is to summarize the present knowledge of the impact of microcystins and nodularin on the histology of fish. The observed negative effects of cyanotoxins indicate that cyanobacteria and their toxins are a relevant medical (due to irritation, acute poisoning, tumor promotion, and carcinogenesis), ecotoxicological, and economic problem that may affect both fish and fish consumers including humans.

    Topics: Animals; Carcinogenesis; Cyanobacteria; Fish Diseases; Microcystins; Peptides, Cyclic

2015