New targets in diarrhetic shellfish poisoning control

J Nat Prod. 2005 Apr;68(4):596-9. doi: 10.1021/np040183t.

Abstract

The toxic profile of dinoflagellates varies even among identical species, raising an interesting question about the mechanism of toxin regulation and production. In consequence, it also poses a considerable problem in their control methods. In this paper, we report on the isolation and structural elucidation of several new ester derivatives of okadaic acid (OA) from artificial cultures of the genus Prorocentrum. These new compounds enlarge the range of target molecules that must be considered in the monitoring programs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dinoflagellida / chemistry*
  • Marine Toxins / chemistry
  • Marine Toxins / pharmacology*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Okadaic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • Okadaic Acid / chemistry
  • Okadaic Acid / pharmacology*
  • Shellfish Poisoning

Substances

  • DTX-6 compound
  • Marine Toxins
  • Okadaic Acid