2014
DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.06213
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Abstract: Microcystins (MC) are the most studied toxins of cyanobacteria since they are widely distributed and account for several cases of human and animal poisoning, being potent inhibitors of the serine/threonine protein phosphatases 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A). The phosphatases PP1 and PP2A are also present in plants, which may also suffer adverse effects due to the inhibition of these enzymes. In aquatic plants, biomass reduction is usually observed after absorption of cyanotoxins, which can bioaccumulate in its tissues.… Show more

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“…Such co-occurrences of cyanotoxins have recently been reported in ponds/lakes [57,58,59,60], drinking water reservoirs [61,62], rivers [63], and brackish waters [64]. These mixtures, consisting of chemicals that often exhibit different modes of biochemical action, are sources of contamination with potentially important but currently poorly defined health implications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such co-occurrences of cyanotoxins have recently been reported in ponds/lakes [57,58,59,60], drinking water reservoirs [61,62], rivers [63], and brackish waters [64]. These mixtures, consisting of chemicals that often exhibit different modes of biochemical action, are sources of contamination with potentially important but currently poorly defined health implications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In both freshwater and saltwater microcystins can be found (RASTOG et al, 2013). These are the most studied cyanobacteria toxins, since they are widely distributed in the world (BITTENCOURT-OLIVEIRA et al, 2014). In Brazil, the maximum allowable amount of microcystin in the water used in the human supply is 1.0 μg / L. For saxitoxins the maximum allowed value is equal to μg STX / L equivalent (BRAZIL, 2011).…”
Section: Cyanotoxins and Ways To Removementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The microcystins are the best characterized of cyanobacterial metabolites. These natural products have been studied for their toxicity, tumor promotion, biosynthesis [ 2 ], chemical diversity [ 3 ], and environmental impact [ 4 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%