Microcystins

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017200",
  "term": "Microcystins",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Microcystins are a group of at least 80 toxin variants which share a cyclic heptapeptide structure and primarily affect the liver (hepatotoxin). Microcystins are the most widespread cyanobacterial toxins and can bioaccumulate in common aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates such as fish, mussels, and zooplankton. Microcystins are produced by Microcystis, Anabaena, Planktothrix (Oscillatoria), Nostoc, Hapalosiphon, Anabaenopsis and Snowella lacustris.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs) at http://www2.epa.gov/nutrient-policy-data/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/microcystins/"
}