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The Study Of Natural Product(S) From Opsanus Tau (Linnaeus), The Oyster Toadfish, Miki Taira
The Study Of Natural Product(S) From Opsanus Tau (Linnaeus), The Oyster Toadfish, Miki Taira
Chemistry & Biochemistry Theses & Dissertations
Opsanus tau (Linnaeus), the Oyster toadfish, commonly inhabits the Chesapeake Bay. The Oyster toadfish has been categorized as a venomous and/or ichthyotoxic fish; however, chemical studies to substantiate these claims have not been forthcoming.
The oyster toadfish has dorsal and opercular spines which are believed to secrete a venom(s). Based on our findings, the oyster toadfish does not secrete venom(s) from these spines.
The oyster toadfish secretes large amounts of a mucus when it is irritated. 3-Octanone was believed to be the major ichthyotoxic component of the mucus from the oyster toadfish. Based on our investigation, 3-octanone is present only …