Simultaneous quantification of batrachotoxin and epibatidine in plasma by ultra-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

Various types of wildlife have natural toxins that are important analytical targets in forensic toxicology because of their lethal effects. Among these toxins, many types of toxic alkaloids have been discovered in amphibian skin secretions [1,2], including batrachotoxin and epibatidine.

Source: Legal Medicine - December 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Yosuke Shiraishi, Tadashi Ogawa, Takayoshi Suzuki, Masae Iwai, Maiko Kusano, Kei Zaitsu, Fumio Kondo, Akira Ishii, Hiroshi Seno Source Type: research