Ciguatoxins

Polycyclic ethers produced by Gambierdiscus (DINOFLAGELLATES) from gambiertoxins, which are ingested by fish which in turn may be ingested by humans who are susceptible to the CIGUATERA POISONING.

Also Known As:

Ciguatoxin

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Poisons

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Lactones: 1549
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Ciguatoxins: 292
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Ciguatoxins: 292
- Ethers: 242
  - Cyclic Ethers: 12
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Ciguatoxins: 292
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Ciguatoxins: 292
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Ciguatoxins: 292
  - Cyclic Ethers: 12
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Ciguatoxins: 292
      - Polyether Toxins: 28
        Ciguatoxins: 292
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Toxins: 20
  - Marine Toxins: 124
    - Ciguatoxins: 292
    - Polyether Toxins: 28
      - Ciguatoxins: 292

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Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)