Mouse unit explained

A mouse unit (MU) is the amount of toxin required to kill a 20g mouse in 15 minutes via intraperitoneal injection.[1] [2] Mouse units are measured by a mouse bioassay, and are commonly used in the shellfish industry when describing relative toxicities for assessing food safety levels for human consumption.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Llewellyn. LE. Endean. R. Toxins extracted from Australian specimens of the crab, Eriphia sebana (Xanthidae).. Toxicon . 1989. 27. 5. 579–86. 2749756. 10.1016/0041-0101(89)90119-0.
  2. Book: Nollet. Leo M. L.. Toldra. Fidel. Safety Analysis of Foods of Animal Origin. 2010. CRC Press. Hoboken. 9781439848197. 584. 10 February 2017. en.
  3. Web site: Fleming. Lora E. Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. 10 February 2017.

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