Cyanotoxin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013007",
  "term": "Cyanotoxin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A toxin produced by cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. These compounds are produced and contained within the cyanobacterial cell and are released into the surrounding water upon cell death and lysis. Cyanotoxins are classified based on their toxicological effects, including hepatotoxins like microcystins, neurotoxins like anatoxin-a, and dermatotoxins like lyngbyatoxin-a.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1201 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cyanotoxin/"
}