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Tetrodotoxin, frequently abbreviated as TTX, is a potent neurotoxin. Its name derives from Tetraodontiformes, an order that includes pufferfish, porcupinefish, ocean sunfish or mola, and triggerfish; several species that carry the toxin.etrodotoxin binds to what is known as site 1 of the fast voltage-gated sodium channel. Site 1 is located at the extracellular pore opening of the ion channel.
animal toxin, zootoxin-a toxin resembling bacterial toxins in its antigenic properties that is found in the fluids of certain animals. bacterial toxin-any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells. cytotoxin-any substance that has a toxic effect on cells.. toxin-a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species. ricin, ricin toxin-a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; one milligram of ricin can kill an adult.