Characterization of Serotype CD Mosaic Botulinum Neurotoxin in Comparison with Serotype C and A

Characterization of Serotype CD Mosaic Botulinum Neurotoxin in Comparison with Serotype C and A

Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), produced by <i>Clostridium botulinum</i>, cleaves proteins involved in neurotransmitter release, thereby triggering flaccid paralyses, which are responsible for botulism. BoNT is classified into seven serotypes (BoNT/A-G); BoNT/A and BoNT/B are used as medica...

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Main Authors: Shin-Ichiro Miyashita, Shura Karatsu, Mako Fujiishi, I Hsun Huang, Yuki Nagashima, Tamaki Morobishi, Keita Hosoya, Tsuyoshi Hata, Min Dong, Yoshimasa Sagane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
botulinum neurotoxin
mosaic toxin
serotype CD
muscle paralysis
botulism
<i>Clostridium botulinum</i>
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