A pivotal study has uncovered the genetic nuances of the cpb2 gene in Clostridium perfringens ... It produces over 20 toxins, with the β-2 toxin (CPB2) being linked to intestinal infections.

The crystal and molecular structure of the Clostridium perfringens α-toxin crowns over a century-long research into the mechanisms of pathogenesis of gas gangrene. The structure reveals a two ...

C. perfringens is a widespread bacterium found in the intestines of animals and humans, known for causing severe enteric ...

Toxins that are absorbed from the intestine and diffuse through the blood circulation are responsible for multiorgan failure (C. perfringens ... bacteria (Listeria). Clostridium botulinum secretes ...

These listed items (and any vaccines against these items) are controlled for export regardless of quantity or attenuation, genetic elements or genetically modified organisms for such agents or “toxins ...

When Alpha Toxin is introduced, platelets (seen in blue) respond abnormally and begin to aggregate and form clumps. Those clumps deposit in the liver and kidneys, causing serious damage and ...

The BMBL provides the following tables to help provide guidance on the inactivation of biological toxins. a. Steam autoclaving should be at >121°C for 1 h. For volumes larger than 1 liter, especially ...

The portion of our nervous systems responsible for the "fight or flight" response can shape the severity of potentially ...

If the bacteria Clostridium botulinum sounds familiar to you, it’s because it may already be in your body — it’s the toxin used to create Botox, the medical injectable used to smooth ...

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A pivotal study has uncovered the genetic nuances of the cpb2 gene in Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium responsible for ...

Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is a widespread bacterium found in the intestines of animals and humans, known for causing severe enteric diseases. It produces over 20 toxins, with the β ...