Microcystins

Cyclic heptapeptides found in MICROCYSTIS and other CYANOBACTERIA. Hepatotoxic and carcinogenic effects have been noted. They are sometimes called cyanotoxins, which should not be confused with chemicals containing a cyano group (CN) which are toxic.

Also Known As:

Cyanoginosins

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Carcinogens

Polycyclic Compounds: 7
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 16
  - Cyclic Peptides: 558
    - Microcystins: 157
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Peptides: 84029
  - Cyclic Peptides: 558
    - Microcystins: 157
Biological Factors: 2560
- Biological Toxins: 20
  - Bacterial Toxins: 828
    - Cyanobacteria Toxins: 110
      - Microcystins: 157

Viviane Barneche Fonseca Selected Research

Viviane Barneche Fonseca Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)