Abstract |
Eutrophication of fresh water lakes and ponds has caused the occurrence of cyanobacteria. Microcystins (MCs) is a class of toxic cyclic heptapeptide, which may be produced by some strains of various blue-green algae. It has become potential hazardous material in aquatic environments for its toxic, distribution and stability. MCs has been showed to be extremely potent hepatotoxins and been viewed as a promoter of liver tumor. In this review, the pollution condition of MCs and its hepatotoxins as well as its mechanisms have been summarized.
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Authors | Li-Li Liu, Ru-Gang Zhong, Yi Zeng |
Journal | Wei sheng yan jiu = Journal of hygiene research
(Wei Sheng Yan Jiu)
Vol. 35
Issue 3
Pg. 377-9
(May 2006)
ISSN: 1000-8020 [Print] China |
PMID | 16921774
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Carcinogens
- Microcystins
- Water Pollutants
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Topics |
- Animals
- Carcinogens
(analysis, toxicity)
- Humans
- Liver Neoplasms
(chemically induced)
- Microcystins
(analysis, toxicity)
- Water Pollutants
(analysis, toxicity)
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