The poison implicated was called saxitoxin and is thought to build up in puffers through the mollusks, clams, mussels and scallops they eat.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

The toxin, known as saxitoxin, disrupts normal nerve functions and can cause paralysis and death by respiratory failure within two to 24 hours, Sea Fisheries said in a statement.    From Wordnik.com.  [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference

Naturally-occurring toxins that can be used as weapons include ricin (WA), SEB (UC), botulism toxin (XR), saxitoxin (TZ), and many mycotoxins.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2008-04-01] Reference

Perhaps the best overview is provided in the excellent paper by C. Y. Kao, Tetrodotoxin, saxitoxin and their significance in the study of excitation phenomenon, Pharmacological Reviews 18, no.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Serpent and the Rainbow] Reference

Since rapid onset of symptoms after a meal of pufferfish could indicate saxitoxin poisoning; it is recommended to call the local poison control center and go to the nearest hospital ED for evaluation. 9.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fish poisonings and envenomations] Reference

Also found was a trace amount of saxitoxin in the algae on the lake.    From Wordnik.com.  [zanesvilletimesrecorder.com - Local News] Reference

Scientists aren't sure why, but are looking at saxitoxin as a suspect.    From Wordnik.com.  [UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World] Reference

The algae that produces saxitoxin bloomed in the northern lagoon in August.    From Wordnik.com.  [UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World] Reference

Potentially fatal to humans, saxitoxin also is the substance that made 28 people sick in.    From Wordnik.com.  [UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World] Reference

Researchers used specially designed fat-based particles called liposomes to package saxitoxin, a potent anaesthetic.    From Wordnik.com.  [India eNews] Reference

The best liposomes produced nerve blocks lasting two days if they contained saxitoxin alone and seven days if combined with dexamethasone.    From Wordnik.com.  [India eNews] Reference

Algal toxins arising from the blooms include microcystin, anatoxin-a, cylindrospermopsin and saxitoxin, according to the Ohio Department of Health.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio Home Page] Reference

In addition, our sampling detected the presence of Aphanizomenon, a previously undetected cyanobacteria, and the associated presence of cylindrospermopsin, a liver toxin and saxitoxin, a nerve toxin.    From Wordnik.com.  [WHIOTV.com - Local News] Reference

In lab experiments, the researchers evaluated various formulations - different types of liposomes containing saxitoxin with or without dexamethasone, a potent steroid known to augment the action of encapsulated anaesthetics.    From Wordnik.com.  [India eNews] Reference

During an NIH-funded study, the researchers at Children's Hospital Boston used specially designed fat-based particles called liposomes to package saxitoxin, a potent anesthetic, and produced long-lasting local anesthesia in rats.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medindia Health News] Reference

The scientists said they used specially designed fat-based particles called liposomes to package saxitoxin, a potent anesthetic, and produced long-lasting local anesthesia in rats without apparent toxicity to nerve or muscle cells.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest News - UPI.com] Reference

Advisories will remain in effect until there have been two consecutive weeks of non-detection for anatoxin-a, saxitoxin and cylindrospermopsin and two consecutive weeks of microcystin below 20 ppb (set by the World Health Organization as the upper end of the moderate-risk range for contact with microcystin).    From Wordnik.com.  [daytondailynews.com - News] Reference

Seawater that is discolored by large numbers of certain dinoflagellates that produce saxitoxin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Word of the Day] Reference

These toxins, which include gonyautoxins, neosaxitoxin and saxitoxin, affect fish, marine mammals, birds, and humans.    From Wordnik.com.  [Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]] Reference