Pectenotoxin 6
CAS number: 124843-18-1
Pectenotoxin 6 (PTX6) is a marine toxin, specifically a pectenotoxin, that is produced by certain dinoflagellate algae. It's a polyether macrolide and a structural analog of pectenotoxin-2 (PTX2). PTX6 is found in shellfish and has been associated with diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP). While not inducing diarrhea in mice when administered orally, it has been shown to cause toxicity when injected intraperitoneally and when administered orally to rats.
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Structure of PTXs and the principal disconnections used for the synthesis of PTXs: Pectenotoxin 2, pectenotoxin 4, pectenotoxin 6, pectenotoxin 7.
Structure of PTXs and the principal disconnections used for the synthesis of PTXs: Pectenotoxin 2, pectenotoxin 4, pectenotoxin 6, pectenotoxin 7.
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