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  • Dinoflagellates, a type of phytoplankton and that causes red tides, are known to produce a variety of unique toxic substances. These toxic substances cause many problems, including damage to the fishing industry, adverse effects on aquatic organisms, and even health hazards to humans.

    On the other hand, the potent toxic substances produced by dinoflagellates are also beneficial, as they specifically affect biological functions and are used as reagents for biochemistry. The toxic substances produced by dinoflagellates, which are structurally and functionally unique, will be introduced.

    The toxic components of the eastern Hokkaido strain of Karenia selliformis, a red tide dinoflagellate that caused extensive damage along the eastern Hokkaido coast last year, are still unknown, but we will update the results of our analysis.