Analytical Challenges: Determination of Tetrodotoxin in Human Urine and Plasma by LC-MS/MS

Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a powerful sodium channel blocker found in puffer fish and some marine animals. Cases of TTX poisoning most often result from puffer fish ingestion. Diagnosis is mainly from patient’s signs and symptoms or the detection of TTX in the leftover food. If leftover food is unavailab...

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Main Authors: Leung, Kelvin Sze-Yin, Fong, Bonnie Mei-Wah, Tsoi, Yeuk-Ki
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Molecular Diversity Preservation International 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3229236/