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 […]