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Characterization of the Domoic Acid Uptake Mechanism of the Mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) Digestive Gland
- Juan Blanco,
- Carmen Mariño,
- Helena Martín,
- Gonzalo Álvarez and
- Araceli E. Rossignoli
Cultures of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis are frequently affected by accumulation of the amnesic shellfish poisoning toxin domoic acid (DA). This species is characterized by a fast uptake and release of the toxin. In this work, the main charac...