Microcystins

Cyclic heptapeptides found in MICROCYSTIS and other CYANOBACTERIA. Hepatotoxic and carcinogenic effects have been noted. They are sometimes called cyanotoxins, which should not be confused with chemicals containing a cyano group (CN) which are toxic.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): D04.345.566.447, D12.644.641.447, D23.946.123.257.500

MeSH Unique ID: D052998

Entry Terms:

• Cyanoginosins

Previous Indexing:

• Bacterial Toxins (1981-2006)
• Peptides, Cyclic (1988-2006)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Carcinogens

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Macrocyclic Compounds
Peptides, Cyclic
Microcystins

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Peptides, Cyclic
Microcystins

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Biological Factors
Toxins, Biological
Bacterial Toxins
Cyanobacteria Toxins
Microcystins