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¹Department of Pharmacology, Veterinary School, 27002 Lugo, Spain.

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This study introduces a new, faster method for detecting palytoxin (PLT), a potent marine toxin. The technique uses fluorescence polarization to measure interactions between PLT and Na,K-ATPase, enabling reliable quantification in natural samples.

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Area of Science:

Marine Natural Products Chemistry
Biophysical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Palytoxin (PLT) is a complex, highly toxic marine natural product.
PLT exerts its toxicity by targeting the Na,K-adenosine triphosphatase (Na,K-ATPase) enzyme.
Existing detection methods for PLT can be complex and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, rapid, and reliable detection method for palytoxin.
To utilize fluorescence polarization (FP) to quantify PLT based on its interaction with Na,K-ATPase.

Main Methods:

Labeling Na,K-ATPase with carboxyfluorescein succinimidyl ester.
Measuring changes in fluorescence polarization of the labeled protein in response to varying PLT concentrations.
Developing a sample cleanup procedure for mussel and dinoflagellate samples to mitigate matrix effects.

Main Results:

A sensitive fluorescence polarization assay was established, correlating FP units with PLT concentration.
The method demonstrated a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 10 nM and a limit of detection (LOD) of 2 nM.
The developed assay is simpler, faster, and more reliable than existing PLT detection techniques.

Conclusions:

The developed fluorescence polarization assay provides an effective tool for quantifying palytoxin.
This method offers a significant advancement in the detection of marine toxins, with potential applications in food safety and environmental monitoring.