Understanding Ciguatoxin-Induced CNS Depression and Evaluating Piperine as a Therapeutic Strategy
Introduction: Ciguatoxin (CTX) is a potent marine toxin known for its detrimental effects on the Central Nervous System (CNS), inducing symptoms of depression and neurological dysfunction. The nervous system’s synapses’ threshold for opening voltage-gated sodium channels is reduced by ciguatoxin. Pi...
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MDPI AG
2024-04-01
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