The Fate of Microcystins in the Environment and Challenges for Monitoring
Microcystins are secondary metabolites produced by cyanobacteria that act as hepatotoxins in higher organisms. These toxins can be altered through abiotic processes, such as photodegradation and adsorption, as well as through biological processes via metabolism and bacterial degradation. Some specie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/12/3354 |