Tag: neurotoxin

May 3, 2026 / Mohammed looti

TETRODOTOXIN (TTX)

The Scientific Significance and Overview of Tetrodotoxin (TTX) Tetrodotoxin (TTX) stands as one of the most potent and extensively researched neurotoxins known to modern science. Primarily identified as a non-proteinaceous alkaloid, it is found in a diverse array of biological sources, including certain species of fish, amphibians, and molluscs. Its reputation in the scientific community […]

February 21, 2026 / Mohammed looti

SAXITOXIN (STX)

Introduction to Saxitoxin and Its Biological Origins Saxitoxin (STX) represents one of the most formidable naturally occurring neurotoxins known to modern science, frequently categorized under the broader umbrella of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins. This potent chemical agent is primarily synthesized by specialized microscopic organisms known as dinoflagellates, which are a type of marine algae […]