Actinotoxin
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Actinotoxin is an uncharacterized toxin
derived from extracts of the tentacle
s of sea anemone
s. It was used by M. Portier and Charles Richet in 1902 in their pioneering research into anaphlaxis.
Toxin
A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms; man-made substances created by artificial processes are thus excluded...
derived from extracts of the tentacle
Tentacle
A tentacle or bothrium is one of usually two or more elongated flexible organs present in animals, especially invertebrates. The term may also refer to the hairs of the leaves of some insectivorous plants. Usually, tentacles are used for feeding, feeling and grasping. Anatomically, they work like...
s of sea anemone
Sea anemone
Sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria; they are named after the anemone, a terrestrial flower. Sea anemones are classified in the phylum Cnidaria, class Anthozoa, subclass Zoantharia. Anthozoa often have large polyps that allow for digestion of larger...
s. It was used by M. Portier and Charles Richet in 1902 in their pioneering research into anaphlaxis.