MICROCYSTIN-LR / FAST DEATH FACTOR
The microcystins are hepatotoxic products of freshwater blooms of cyanobacteria of Microcystis spp., M. aeruginosa in particular. Microcystin-LR, also known as the fast death factor, is the most common of the microcystins and presumably the toxin of choice to be weaponized. Although the aerosolized form of microcystin is the most likely threat, ingestion - even from natural sources - must be considered a significant hazard.
MICROCYSTIS-LR / PATHOGENICITY
**** Freshwater cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa (UTEX 2385) induced DNA damage in vivo and in vitro
**** Microcystin-LR induces oxidative DNA damage in human hepatoma cell line HepG2.
**** Allergenic (sensitization, skin and eye irritation) effects of freshwater cyanobacteria - experimental evidence
The microcystins are hepatotoxic products of freshwater blooms of cyanobacteria of Microcystis spp., M. aeruginosa in particular. Microcystin-LR, also known as the fast death factor, is the most common of the microcystins and presumably the toxin of choice to be weaponized. Although the aerosolized form of microcystin is the most likely threat, ingestion - even from natural sources - must be considered a significant hazard.
MICROCYSTIS-LR / PATHOGENICITY
**** Freshwater cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa (UTEX 2385) induced DNA damage in vivo and in vitro
**** Microcystin-LR induces oxidative DNA damage in human hepatoma cell line HepG2.
**** Allergenic (sensitization, skin and eye irritation) effects of freshwater cyanobacteria - experimental evidence
