Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Frog protein could become first antidote to deadly red tide toxin
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University of California, San Francisco
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Researchers at UCSF have discovered that a protein found in bullfrogs, called saxiphilin, can neutralize the deadly saxitoxin produced by red tide algal blooms. This discovery could lead to the first effective antidote for paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Why it matters
As climate change increases the frequency of harmful algal blooms, this medical breakthrough offers a potential solution for a previously untreatable, lethal toxin.
by University of California, San Francisco
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