Probing the structure and function of the protease domain of botulinum neurotoxins using single-domain antibodies.

Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) are among the deadliest of bacterial toxins. BoNT serotype A and B in particular pose the most serious threat to humans because of their high potency and persistence. To date, there is no effective treatment for late post-exposure therapy of botulism patients. Here, we...

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Main Authors: Kwok-Ho Lam, Jacqueline M Tremblay, Kay Perry, Konstantin Ichtchenko, Charles B Shoemaker, Rongsheng Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1010169