• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.404-410
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• 2021

Although, mouse bioassay for the monitoring of azaspiracids (AZAs) toxins in shellfish has been used previously, the reported method has low sensitivity and it is time-consuming. Recently, there is an interest in the quantitative analysis of AZAs using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The purpose of this study is to verify the simultaneous analysis of AZAs in shellfish and tunicate in Korea using LC-MS/MS. To validate the method, linearity, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), precision, accuracy, and repeatability were determined. All standard compounds were analyzed within 7 min. The correlation coefficients (R²) of the standard solution was higher than 0.9995 (within the range of 0.8-10.0 ㎍/L). The LODs and LOQs of AZAs in shellfish were 0.08-0.16 ㎍/kg and 0.23-0.50 ㎍/kg, respectively. The accuracy and precision of the method for determining AZAs in shellfish were 87.1-93.0% and 1.23-4.91%, respectively. Consequently, the verified LC-MS/MS method is suitable to analyze AZAs in shellfish and tunicates in Korea.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.456-462
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• 2024

본 연구는 국내에 수입되는 다양한 종류의 패류를 대상으로 미관리 독소인 AZA와 AZA유사체 4종에 대한 동시 검출법을 확립하였다. 2020-2023년 기간동안 수집된 수입 패류 467샘플을 대상으로 모니터링을 수행한 결과, 러시아에서 수입된 돌조개 2점에서 AZA-2가 정량한계 이하로 검출된 것을 확인하였다. 이는 해외의 AZA관리 기준에 미치치 않는 미량의 독소로 인체에 위해도는 없는 것으로 판단되었다. 본 연구에서 개발된 시험법으로 수입산 패류의 안전관리에 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.463-466
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• 2024

Marine microalgal biotoxins can accumulate in seafoods, posing significant risk to human health. These toxins include tetrodotoxin (TTX) and can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP), and amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP). With accelerating climate change, the frequency and intensity of harmful algal blooms capable of producing biotoxins have increased. In South Korea, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) regulates traditional toxins, including TTX and toxins causing PSP, DSP, and ASP. In contrast, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have established regulatory standards for a broader spectrum of marine biotoxins, including yessotoxins (YTXs), brevetoxins (BTXs), azaspiracids (AZAs), and ciguatoxins (CTXs), to ensure seafood safety. To effectively address this global concern, the MFDS launched an R&D project entitled "Establishment of the Safety Management System for Marine Biotoxins" (2020-2024). This project focused on enhancing analytical methods to detect unregulated toxins, assessing contamination levels, and developing rapid detection techniques. The project proposal emphasizes the need to establish a comprehensive monitoring system to mitigate future risks, particularly as climate change expands the range of toxic marine species. This project aims to advance our understanding of marine biotoxin contamination and strengthen seafood safety measures in South Korea by aligning them with international standards. This special issue compiles knowledge accumulated and technical advancements related to marine biotoxins, stemming from the outcomes of this project. It includes 12 papers describing analyses of various regulated and unregulated marine biotoxins, the current prevalence of seafood contamination, toxicity assessments, rapid analytical methods, and the state of safety management.