Toxins neurotoxins

Based on the serological properties of toxins (neurotoxins) produced by various strains of C. botulinum, the following serovars were identified A, B, Cl, C2, D, E, F, G. 

Apart from microorganisms themselves and enzymes, their main metabolites, also other metabilites (toxins, neurotoxins, and inhibitors) have allergenic properties (Table 14.1.3). A wide use of nonpathogenic mold fungi in biotechnological production is related to, among others, the fact that they produce many valuable metabolites. 

It is a POTASSIUM-CHANNEL BLOCKER and TOXIN/NEUROTOXIN. It blocks voltage-activated potassium channels (K,i 3, Kvi.2.4 current of the squid giant axon, and K, current of human lymphocytes). 

Botulinum Toxin Neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum commonly known as Botox, its trade name. 

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