Chapter 12. Clostridium difficile Toxins
- Klaus Aktories
Published Online: 5 JUN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9783527614615.ch12
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Book Title
Bacterial Toxins: Tools in Cell Biology and Pharmacology
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How to Cite
Thelestam, M., Florin, I. and Chaves-Olarte, E. (2008) Clostridium difficile Toxins, in Bacterial Toxins: Tools in Cell Biology and Pharmacology (ed K. Aktories), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527614615.ch12
Publication History
- Published Online: 5 JUN 2008
- Published Print: 24 APR 1997
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527308811
Online ISBN: 9783527614615
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Keywords:
- clostridium difficile;
- pseudomembranous;
- hemorrhagic fluid;
- homogeneity;
- anti-actin antibodies
Summary
The prelims comprise:
Introduction
Molecular Characteristics of the Toxins
Cellular Effects of the Toxins
Molecular Mode of Action of the Toxins
Biological Consequences of Toxin Action on Cells
Relationship of the C. difficile Toxins to Other Large Clostridial Cytotoxins
Conclusions and Perspectives for the Future