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1) Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a deadly toxin found in pufferfish and other animals that blocks sodium channels and causes paralysis. 2) TTX is produced by bacteria that live symbiotically inside pufferfish and other host animals, providing protection from predators for the host. 3) Even small amounts of TTX can be lethal to humans, with symptoms of tingling, fever, and ultimately respiratory failure within 30 minutes of consumption.
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- Thuận Võ Ngọc
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- EN