Dinotoxins are a group of toxins which are produced by flagellate, aquatic, unicellular protists called dinoflagellates.
Dinotoxin was coined by Hardy and Wallace[1] in 2012 as a general term for the variety of toxins produced by dinoflagellates.
[6] Dinotoxins are high-value toxins in multiple fields of work such as chemical research, toxicological, and biomedical.
Studying dinotoxins allows scientists to create toxin assays can be used to analyze fish and seafood for safe levels of toxicity before consumption.
[14][15] These toxins may have potential therapeutic effects along with other medical applications, including antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant activity.
[2][8] They can act as anticoagulants, biolubricants, and can prevent pathogenic microorganisms from binding to cell membranes with an anti-adhesive property.