SxtA and sxtG Gene Expression and Toxin Production in the Mediterranean Alexandrium minutum (Dinophyceae)

The dinoflagellate Alexandrium minutum is known for the production of potent neurotoxins affecting the health of human seafood consumers via paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the toxin content and the expression level of the genes...

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Main Authors: Federico Perini, Luca Galluzzi, Carmela Dell'Aversano, Emma Dello Iacovo, Luciana Tartaglione, Fabio Ricci, Martino Forino, Patrizia Ciminiello, Antonella Penna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-10-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/10/5258