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Review Article

Source, ecological function, toxicity and resistance of Tetrodotoxin (TTX) in TTX-bearing organisms: a comprehensive review

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Pages 727-740 | Received 28 Sep 2022, Accepted 26 Aug 2023, Published online: 07 Sep 2023

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