Ciguatoxin-like toxicity distribution in flesh of amberjack (Seriola spp.) and dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus). 2023

María José Ramos-Sosa, and Natalia García-Álvarez, and Andres Sanchez-Henao, and Daniel Padilla, and Freddy Silva Sergent, and Ana Gago-Martínez, and Jorge Diogène, and María José Caballero, and Antonio Fernández, and Fernando Real
Division of Fish Health and Pathology, University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35416, Arucas, Spain.

Ciguatoxins (CTXs) are marine neurotoxins that cause ciguatera poisoning (CP), mainly through the consumption of fish. The distribution of CTXs in fish is known to be unequal. Studies have shown that viscera accumulate more toxins than muscle, but little has been conducted on toxicity distribution in the flesh, which is the main edible part of fish, and the caudal muscle is also most commonly targeted for the monitoring of CTXs in the Canary Islands. At present, whether this sample is representative of the toxicity of an individual is undisclosed. This study aims to assess the distribution of CTXs in fish, considering different muscle samples, the liver, and gonads. To this end, tissues from four amberjacks (Seriola spp.) and four dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus), over 16.5 kg and captured in the Canary Islands, were analyzed by neuroblastoma-2a cell-based assay. Flesh samples were collected from the extraocular region (EM), head (HM), and different areas from the fillet (A-D). In the amberjack, the EM was the most toxic muscle (1.510 CTX1B Eq·g-1), followed by far for the caudal section of the fillet (D) (0.906 CTX1B Eq·g-1). In the dusky grouper flesh samples, D and EM showed the highest toxicity (0.279 and 0.273 CTX1B Eq·g-1). In both species, HM was one of the least toxic samples (0.421 and 0.166 CTX1B Eq·g-1). The liver stood out for its high CTX concentration (3.643 and 2.718 CTX1B Eq·g-1), as were the gonads (1.620 and 0.992 CTX1B Eq·g-1). According to these results, the caudal muscle next to the tail is a reliable part for use in determining the toxicity of fish flesh to guarantee its safe consumption. Additionally, the analysis of the liver and gonads could provide further information on doubtful specimens, and be used for CTX monitoring in areas with an unknown prevalence of ciguatera.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008099 Liver A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. Livers
D002922 Ciguatoxins Polycyclic ethers produced by Gambierdiscus (DINOFLAGELLATES) from gambiertoxins, which are ingested by fish which in turn may be ingested by humans who are susceptible to the CIGUATERA POISONING. Ciguatoxin
D005399 Fishes A group of cold-blooded, aquatic vertebrates having gills, fins, a cartilaginous or bony endoskeleton, and elongated bodies covered with scales.
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001492 Bass Common name for FISHES belonging to the order Perciformes and occurring in three different families. Dicentrarchus,Micropterus,Morone,Moronidae,Serranidae,Morone americana,Sea Bass,Sea Basses,Temperate Basses,White Perch,Bass, Sea,Basses, Sea,Basses, Temperate,Perch, White
D017747 Seafood Marine fish and shellfish used as food or suitable for food. (Webster, 3d ed) SHELLFISH and FISH PRODUCTS are more specific types of SEAFOOD. Sea-Food,Sea Food,Sea-Foods,Seafoods
D036841 Ciguatera Poisoning Poisoning caused by ingestion of SEAFOOD containing microgram levels of CIGUATOXINS. The poisoning is characterized by gastrointestinal, neurological and cardiovascular disturbances. Ciguatera,Ciguatera Fish Poisoning,Ciguatera Fish Poisonings,Ciguatera Poisonings,Poisoning, Ciguatera,Poisoning, Ciguatera Fish,Poisonings, Ciguatera,Poisonings, Ciguatera Fish

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