First Report of Cylindrospermopsin Production by Two Cyanobacteria (Dolichospermum mendotae and Chrysosporum ovalisporum) in Lake Iznik, Turkey

Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) is a cytotoxic alkaloid produced by cyanobacteria. The distribution of this toxin is expanding around the world and the number of cyanobacteria species producing this toxin is also increasing. CYN was detected for the first time in Turkey during the summer months of 2013. T...

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Main Authors: Reyhan Akcaalan, Latife Köker, Ayça Oğuz, Lisa Spoof, Jussi Meriluoto, Meriç Albay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/11/3173