Universitary Center of Brasilia-UniCEUB-SEPN 707/907, Asa Norte, Brasília, CEP 70790-075, Brasília, Brazil.
Toxins (Basel). 2013 Oct 23;5(10):1896-917. doi: 10.3390/toxins5101896.
Cyanobacteria or blue-green algae are among the pioneer organisms of planet Earth. They developed an efficient photosynthetic capacity and played a significant role in the evolution of the early atmosphere. Essential for the development and evolution of species, they proliferate easily in aquatic environments, primarily due to human activities. Eutrophic environments are conducive to the appearance of cyanobacterial blooms that not only affect water quality, but also produce highly toxic metabolites. Poisoning and serious chronic effects in humans, such as cancer, have been described. On the other hand, many cyanobacterial genera have been studied for their toxins with anticancer potential in human cell lines, generating promising results for future research toward controlling human adenocarcinomas. This review presents the knowledge that has evolved on the topic of toxins produced by cyanobacteria, ranging from their negative impacts to their benefits.
蓝藻（蓝细菌）是地球的先驱生物之一。它们具有高效的光合作用能力，在早期大气的演化中发挥了重要作用。作为物种发展和进化的关键因素，它们在水生环境中容易大量繁殖，主要是由于人类活动。富营养化环境有利于蓝藻水华的出现，这不仅会影响水质，还会产生剧毒的代谢物。已经有描述表明人类会出现中毒和严重的慢性影响，如癌症。另一方面，许多蓝藻属已因其在人类细胞系中具有抗癌潜力的毒素而被研究，为未来控制人类腺癌的研究提供了有前景的结果。本篇综述介绍了关于蓝藻产生的毒素的相关知识，从它们的负面影响到它们的益处。
