Question

Is brevetoxin a neurotoxin?

Answer 1

Brevetoxin:

1. Neurotoxins are chemical substances that destroy, damage or impair the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
2. They are either natural or synthetic in nature.
3. Brevetoxin is a lipid-soluble neurotoxin that targets the sodium channels.
4. It is secreted by the dinoflagellate Karenia Brevis.