Seafood and freshwater toxins :  pharmacology, physiology, and detection / 
edited by Luis M. Botana. 
 - Third edition. 
 - xviii, 1197 pages :  illustrations ;  26 cm. 
 - Food science and technology .
 - Food science and technology (Taylor & Francis) .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> 'This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge from several perspectives. Incorporating toxicology, chemistry, ecology, and economics, the book covers the biological aspects of the bloom and the effects and actions of each toxin, with emphasis on human response. It discusses the use of animals, receptors, antibodies, and aptamers as tools for method development. It highlights the legal and economic perspectives of toxic incidence in industrial activity and international regulation and monitoring programs'--Provided by publisher. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781466505148  RM 896.76 1466505141 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Marine Toxins--analysis.<br/>Marine Toxins--pharmacology.<br/>Marine Toxins--poisoning.<br/>Food contamination.<br/>Seafood--poisoning.<br/>Water Pollution--adverse effects.<br/>Marine toxins.<br/>Poisonous shellfish.