neurotoxin

(noun)

A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.

Related Terms

Examples of neurotoxin in the following topics:

  • Paralysis-Causing Bacterial Neurotoxins

    • Botulinum toxin is a protein and neurotoxin, which blocks neuromuscular transmission through decreased acetylcholine release.
    • Botulinum toxin is a protein and neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum, C. butyricum, C. baratii and C. argentinense.
    • Structure of Botulinum toxin, a protein and neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum

  • Regulating Virulence

    • While dividing, C. tetani produce a neurotoxin that is lethal to humans.
    • We can say that the neurotoxin is not directed at the human host.

  • Tetanus

    • The primary symptoms are caused by tetanospasmin, a neurotoxin produced by the Gram-positive, rod-shaped, obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani.