Tetrodotoxin

An aminoperhydroquinazoline poison found mainly in the liver and ovaries of fishes in the order TETRAODONTIFORMES, which are eaten. The toxin causes paresthesia and paralysis through interference with neuromuscular conduction.

Year introduced: 1968(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.786.910, D23.946.580.910

MeSH Unique ID: D013779

Registry Number: 4368-28-9

Entry Terms:

• Fugu Toxin
• Toxin, Fugu
• Tarichatoxin
• Tetradotoxin

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anesthetics, Local
• Poisons
• Sodium Channel Blockers

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Quinazolines
Tetrodotoxin

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Tetrodotoxin