Breve toxins are known to bind to site 5 of voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve cells, leading to channel activation. This leads to disruption of normal neurological processes and causes the illness clinically described as neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP). PbTx-1 contains a brevetoxin A backbone.

Store at -20°C. If intended for use within a month, may keep at 4°C. Minimize freeze-thaw cycles.

12 months from the date of shipment when stored properly.