Open AccessProgress in techniques for determination of microcystins in aquatic products
Author(s) -
Suhua Fan,
Rong Zhao,
Bing Li,
Wei Liu,
Guohua Wu
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
sepu/chinese journal of chromatography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.171
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1872-2059
pISSN - 1000-8713
DOI - 10.3724/sp.j.1123.2011.09031
Subject(s) - aquatic environment , algae , environmental chemistry , algal bloom , environmental science , toxicity , biology , biochemical engineering , chemistry , ecology , engineering , phytoplankton , organic chemistry , nutrient
Microcystins (MCs) produced by blue-green algae, is one of the algal toxins with features of highest frequency and production. MCs could cause serious multi-organ toxicity, genetic toxicity and carcinogenicity. Monitoring of MCs residue in aquatic products is important for evaluating the potential risk for human beings. Therefore, the trace analytical technique of MCs is needed. In this paper, the progress of the microcystins extraction, purification and analytical techniques is reviewed.