Neurotoxins Acting at Synaptic Sites: A Brief Review on Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
Neurotoxins generally inhibit or promote the release of neurotransmitters or bind to receptors that are located in the pre- or post-synaptic membranes, thereby affecting physiological functions of synapses and affecting biological processes. With more and more research on the toxins of various origi...
Main Authors: | Kunming Zhou, Weifeng Luo, Tong Liu, Yong Ni, Zhenghong Qin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/1/18 |
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