Rapid Detection of Brevetoxin and Ciguatoxin using Recombinant Na+ Channels (1998-02737)

Contamination of shellfish by a marine toxin known as brevetoxin periodically threatens the health and safety of seafood consumers. Brevetoxin poisoning typically causes neurological and gastrointestinal disturbances that last 3 to 4 days but fatalities have been reported in severe cases. There are not any known antidotes for poisoning and consequently toxin levels must be rigorously monitored to prevent ingestion of tainted seafoods.