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Molecular Aspects of Botulinum Neurotoxin, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Current Topics in Neurotoxicity Series, Vol. 4
Coordinator: Foster Keith A.
Language: EnglishSubjects for Molecular Aspects of Botulinum Neurotoxin:
Publication date: 09-2016
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 02-2014
345 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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Overview and history of botulinum neurotoxin research and exploitation.- Pharmacology of botulinum neurotoxins.- Absorption and transport of botulinum neurotoxins.- The botulinum neurotoxin complex and the role of ancillary proteins.- Neurotoxin structure.- The dual receptor recognition of botulinum neurotoxins.- Translocation, entry into the cell.- Protease activity of the botulinum neurotoxins.- Molecular basis for persistence of botulinum neurotoxins.- Clostridium botulinum genomes and genetic diversity.- Botulinum neurotoxin risks and detection in environment, agriculture and food chains.- Botulism as a disease of humans.- Prevention and treatment of botulism.