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Keywords:  toxin, neurotoxin, bacterium, poison, microorganism
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A toxin produced by a microorganism that is released into the surrounding environment.
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A toxic protein produced by a bacterium and released into its environment. It may exert adverse effects quite remote from the site of infection.
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A type of bacterial toxin with the following properties: May be produced by either gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria Is secreted by the bacteria The action of the exotoxin does not necessarily require the presence of the bacteria in the host Most exotoxins are peptide or protein Most exotoxins are heat sensitive (exception: enterotoxin of Staphylococcus aureus) Classes of exotoxins: Neurotoxic, cytotoxic, or enterotoxic exotoxins Neurotoxins: Interfere with proper synaptic transmissions in neurons Cytotoxins: Inhibit specific cellular activities, such as protein synthesis Enterotoxins: Interfere with water reabsorption in the large intestine; irritiate the lining of the gastrointestinal tract
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Keywords:  virion, pharmacokinetic
Pharmacokinetic Virion
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Keywords:  oncogenic, venom, vector
Vector Oncogenic Venom
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