Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 14:27:58 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:17 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0024655
Metabolite Identification
Common NameTetrodotoxin
DescriptionTetrodotoxin is a potent neurotoxin belonging to the class of alkaloids. Chemically, it is a small-molecule compound characterized by a complex bicyclic structure that includes a guanidinium group, which is crucial for its biological activity. Tetrodotoxin primarily functions by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs), particularly the TTX-sensitive/Nav1.7 and TTX-resistant/Nav1.8 channels, thereby inhibiting action potential conduction in neurons (PMID:40983134 ). This blockade leads to significant neuroexcitation effects in sensory neurons, although the specific roles of these channels remain a topic of debate (PMID:40983134 ). Tetrodotoxin is predominantly produced by certain marine endosymbiotic bacteria and can accumulate in various aquatic organisms, including pufferfish and blue-ringed octopuses, through symbiotic relationships (PMID:40990193 ). Its detection poses challenges due to the need for cost-effective and rapid methodologies, as highlighted in recent studies utilizing electrochemical techniques (PMID:41003526 ). Additionally, the rising incidence of tetrodotoxin poisoning underscores its relevance in public health and ecological contexts (PMID:41003508 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
TetradotoxinMeSH
TarichatoxinMeSH
Toxin, fuguMeSH
Fugu toxinMeSH
Molecular FormulaC11H17N3O8
Average Mass319.27
Monoisotopic Mass319.101564519
IUPAC Name(1R,5R,6R,7R,9S,11S,12S,13S,14S)-14-(hydroxymethyl)-3-imino-8,10-dioxa-2,4-diazatetracyclo[7.3.1.1^{7,11}.0^{1,6}]tetradecane-5,9,12,13,14-pentol
Traditional Name(1R,5R,6R,7R,9S,11S,12S,13S,14S)-14-(hydroxymethyl)-3-imino-8,10-dioxa-2,4-diazatetracyclo[7.3.1.1^{7,11}.0^{1,6}]tetradecane-5,9,12,13,14-pentol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]1(O)NC(=N)N[C@@]23[C@]([H])(O)[C@]4([H])O[C@@](O)(O[C@]([H])([C@]12[H])[C@@]4(O)CO)[C@@]3([H])O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H17N3O8/c12-8-13-6(17)2-4-9(19,1-15)5-3(16)10(2,14-8)7(18)11(20,21-4)22-5/h2-7,15-20H,1H2,(H3,12,13,14)/t2-,3-,4-,5+,6-,7+,9+,10-,11+/m1/s1
InChI KeyCFMYXEVWODSLAX-QOZOJKKESA-N