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[Domoic acid and human health]
1Institute for Nutrition and Food Safety, China CDC, Beijing 100021, China.
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu = Journal of Hygiene Research
|August 23, 2005
Summary
Domoic acid, a neurotoxin from Pseudo-nitzschia algae, contaminates seafood globally, causing Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning in humans. This review covers its properties, contamination, and toxicity.
Area of Science:
- Marine Biology
- Neuroscience
- Food Safety
Context:
- Domoic acid (DA) is a marine biotoxin produced by Pseudo-nitzschia diatoms.
- DA contaminates various seafood, including fish and shellfish.
- Global detection of DA in seafood necessitates understanding its risks.
Purpose:
- To review the key aspects of domoic acid.
- To provide comprehensive information on DA's production, properties, and effects.
Summary:
- DA, an excitotoxin structurally similar to glutamate, poses a significant public health concern.
- This review details the producing alga, DA's physicochemical properties, natural seafood contamination, human poisoning incidents, toxicity mechanisms, and analytical methods.
- Focus is placed on DA's neurotoxic effects, particularly excitotoxicity.
Impact:
- Informs researchers and regulatory bodies about domoic acid risks.
- Highlights the need for continued monitoring and research into DA toxicity and detection.
- Contributes to food safety strategies concerning seafood contamination.