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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Toxicology

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  • Anatoxin-a (ATX-a) is a potent neurotoxin produced by cyanobacteria, posing significant public health risks.
  • Increasing prevalence of harmful cyanobacterial blooms necessitates reliable detection and quantification of ATX-a.
  • Exposure to ATX-a can lead to severe health consequences, including neurological disorders and fatalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compile and review analytical methods for detecting and quantifying ATX-a, both alone and in mixtures with other cyanotoxins.
  • To assess the suitability of various analytical methods based on sample type, available equipment, and required sensitivity/specificity.
  • To identify gaps in current analytical methodologies, particularly for complex matrices like food products.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of analytical methods for ATX-a detection and quantification.
  • Classification of methods based on their principles, applications, and performance characteristics.
  • Focus on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) as a predominant quantification technique.

Main Results:

  • Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is the most widely adopted technique for ATX-a quantification.
  • Current methods primarily focus on water and cyanobacterial samples, with a need for validated methods in food matrices.
  • A growing trend towards multitoxin detection methods reflects the natural co-occurrence of cyanotoxins.

Conclusions:

  • Appropriate selection of analytical methods is crucial for accurate ATX-a assessment in public health surveillance.
  • Development and validation of methods for complex matrices are essential to evaluate dietary exposure risks.
  • Multitoxin analysis is increasingly important for a comprehensive understanding of cyanotoxin contamination.