Progress in the Detection and Medicinal Use of Tetrodotoxin

Abstract

Tetrodotoxin (TTX), a powerful non-protein-based neurotoxin which has attracted much attention for its unique role in blocking neural activity. Its chemical composition and its potential value have attracted a great deal of research interest, both in the medical and chemical fields. Nowadays, as well as a number of people have started research on it. In particular, tetrodotoxin has received much attention for its applications in clinical neurological research. However, much remains unknown and in need of further research on the prevention, pharmaceutical processes and applications of TTX. In the future, the extraction detection and extraction of tetrodotoxin as well as other clinical applications can be deeply explored in order to better utilise its practical application value. Therefore, this paper will provide an overview of recent research results on the extraction and testing techniques, chemical composition, poisoning mechanisms, and analgesic uses of tetrodotoxin, with the aim of providing useful references for relevant researchers.