Microcystins (also known as cyanoginosins) are a class of toxins produced by certain freshwater cyanobacteria; primarily Microcystis aeruginosa but also other Microcystis, as well as members of the Planktothrix, Anabaena, Oscillatoria and Nostoc genii. Over 50 different microcystins have been discovered so far, of which Microcystin-LR is the most ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mī-krō-sis′tin Definitions: 1. Those compounds produced by Microcystis aeruginosa: potent hepatotoxins and probable tumor promoters.
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