Tetrodotoxin

Description:
[Canada]

Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a potent marine neurotoxin, named after the order of fish from which it is most commonly associated, the the tetraodon pufferfish. TTX is a potent neurotoxin, specifically blocking voltage-gated sodium channels on the surface of nerve membranes.TTX had been tested for the experimental treatment of opioid withdrawal in animal models. Potentially TTX Highly purified TTX represents a potential non-addictive systemic analgesic and long-acting anesthetic for human.