Saxitoxin

**Definition:** A compound that contains a reduced purine ring system but is not biosynthetically related to the purine alkaloids. It is a poison found in certain edible mollusks at certain times; elaborated by GONYAULAX and consumed by mollusks, fishes, etc. without ill effects. It is neurotoxic and causes RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS and other effects in MAMMALS, known as paralytic SHELLFISH poisoning.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.633.100.759.794 - D20.888.590.662 - D23.946.123.257.750 - D23.946.580.590.662 - D23.946.580.830 - D23.946.833.590.662

**Synonyms:** - Gonyaulax Toxin - Mitilotoxin - Saxitonin