Microcystins

**Definition:** Cyclic heptapeptides found in MICROCYSTIS and other CYANOBACTERIA. Hepatotoxic and carcinogenic effects have been noted. They are sometimes called cyanotoxins, which should not be confused with chemicals containing a cyano group (CN) which are toxic.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.345.566.447 - D12.644.641.447 - D23.946.123.257.500

**Synonyms:** - Cyanoginosins