A molecular and co-evolutionary context for grazer induced toxin production in Alexandrium tamarense.

Marine dinoflagellates of the genus Alexandrium are the proximal source of neurotoxins associated with Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. The production of these toxins, the toxin biosynthesis and, thus, the cellular toxicity can be influenced by abiotic and biotic factors. There is, however, a lack of...

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Main Authors: Sylke Wohlrab, Morten H Iversen, Uwe John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2993940?pdf=render