Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article

Cyanobacteria are bacteria found in different ecosystems, such as lakes and rocks. These bacteria, capable of photosynthesis, are important sources of oxygen. However, some cyanobacterial strains can produce toxins, which are harmful to humans and ani- mals. Therefore, collection of epidemiological...

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Main Authors:	Yusof, Tengku Nadiah, Rafatullah, Mohd, Mohamad, Rohaslinda, Ismail, Norli, Zainuddin, Zarina, Lalung, Japareng
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hamadan University of Medical Sciences 2017
Subjects:	Q Science (General)
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spelling	iium-602942018-04-20T00:47:23Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/60294/ Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article Yusof, Tengku Nadiah Rafatullah, Mohd Mohamad, Rohaslinda Ismail, Norli Zainuddin, Zarina Lalung, Japareng Q Science (General) Cyanobacteria are bacteria found in different ecosystems, such as lakes and rocks. These bacteria, capable of photosynthesis, are important sources of oxygen. However, some cyanobacterial strains can produce toxins, which are harmful to humans and ani- mals. Therefore, collection of epidemiological and surveillance data on cyanobacterial toxins in the environment is vital to ensure a low risk of exposure to toxins in other organisms. For presentation of accurate data on environmental cyanobacterial toxins, it is essential to understand their characteristics, including taxonomy, toxin proteins, and genomic structures, and determine their environmental effects on bacterial populations and toxin production. Taxonomy, which is the scientific classification of organisms, is important in identifying species producing toxins. The structure of toxin proteins and their stability in the environment allow re- searchers to detect toxins with analytical methods and discuss their limitations. On the other hand, identifying toxins via molecular typing enables researchers to investigate toxic cyanobacteria by detecting toxin-encoding genes and toxin gene expression. Mean- while, environmental factors, such as nutrient level, light intensity, and biotic factors, allow researchers to predict the suitable time and location for accurate sampling. In this review, these cyanobacterial features, which are important for accurate detection of cyanobacterial toxins, will be discussed. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences 2017 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/60294/1/2017%20Nadiah%27s.pdf Yusof, Tengku Nadiah and Rafatullah, Mohd and Mohamad, Rohaslinda and Ismail, Norli and Zainuddin, Zarina and Lalung, Japareng (2017) Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article. Avicenna J Environ Health Eng, 4 (1). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2423-4583 http://www.ajehe.com 10.5812/ajehe.10051
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spellingShingle	Q Science (General) Yusof, Tengku Nadiah Rafatullah, Mohd Mohamad, Rohaslinda Ismail, Norli Zainuddin, Zarina Lalung, Japareng Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article
description	Cyanobacteria are bacteria found in different ecosystems, such as lakes and rocks. These bacteria, capable of photosynthesis, are important sources of oxygen. However, some cyanobacterial strains can produce toxins, which are harmful to humans and ani- mals. Therefore, collection of epidemiological and surveillance data on cyanobacterial toxins in the environment is vital to ensure a low risk of exposure to toxins in other organisms. For presentation of accurate data on environmental cyanobacterial toxins, it is essential to understand their characteristics, including taxonomy, toxin proteins, and genomic structures, and determine their environmental effects on bacterial populations and toxin production. Taxonomy, which is the scientific classification of organisms, is important in identifying species producing toxins. The structure of toxin proteins and their stability in the environment allow re- searchers to detect toxins with analytical methods and discuss their limitations. On the other hand, identifying toxins via molecular typing enables researchers to investigate toxic cyanobacteria by detecting toxin-encoding genes and toxin gene expression. Mean- while, environmental factors, such as nutrient level, light intensity, and biotic factors, allow researchers to predict the suitable time and location for accurate sampling. In this review, these cyanobacterial features, which are important for accurate detection of cyanobacterial toxins, will be discussed.
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author	Yusof, Tengku Nadiah Rafatullah, Mohd Mohamad, Rohaslinda Ismail, Norli Zainuddin, Zarina Lalung, Japareng
author_facet	Yusof, Tengku Nadiah Rafatullah, Mohd Mohamad, Rohaslinda Ismail, Norli Zainuddin, Zarina Lalung, Japareng
author_sort	Yusof, Tengku Nadiah
title	Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article
title_short	Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article
title_full	Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article
title_fullStr	Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article
title_full_unstemmed	Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article
title_sort	cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: a review article
publisher	Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
publishDate	2017
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/60294/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/60294/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/60294/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/60294/1/2017%20Nadiah%27s.pdf
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Cyanobacteria characteristics and methods for isolation and accurate identification of cyanotoxins: A review article

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