Probiotic Microorganisms Inhibit Epithelial Cell Internalization of Botulinum Neurotoxin Serotype A

Probiotic Microorganisms Inhibit Epithelial Cell Internalization of Botulinum Neurotoxin Serotype A

Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) are some of the most poisonous natural toxins known to man and are threats to public health and safety. Previous work from our laboratory showed that both BoNT serotype A complex and holotoxin can bind and transit through the intestinal epithelia to disseminate in the b...

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Main Authors: Tina I. Lam, Christina C. Tam, Larry H. Stanker, Luisa W. Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
botulinum toxin
foodborne toxins
probiotic bacteria
toxin absorption
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/12/377

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