Ciguateratoxin poisoning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002074",
  "term": "Ciguateratoxin poisoning",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An intoxication resulting from the ingestion of fish contaminated with ciguatoxins, potent neurotoxins produced by marine dinoflagellates. These toxins accumulate in the flesh of reef fish and can cause a range of symptoms, including gastrointestinal distress, neurological dysfunction, and cardiovascular abnormalities. The primary ciguatoxin responsible is ciguatoxin-1.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1190 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ciguateratoxin-poisoning/"
}