Cholera Toxin B: One Subunit with Many Pharmaceutical Applications
Cholera, a waterborne acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, remains prevalent in underdeveloped countries and is a serious health threat to those living in unsanitary conditions. The major virulence factor is cholera toxin (CT), which consists of two subunits: the A subunit (CTA) and th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-03-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/3/974 |