Epsilon Toxin from <i>Clostridium perfringens</i> Causes Inhibition of Potassium inward Rectifier (Kir) Channels in Oligodendrocytes
Epsilon toxin (ETX), produced by <i>Clostridium perfringens</i> types B and D, causes serious neurological disorders in animals. ETX can bind to the white matter of the brain and the oligodendrocytes, which are the cells forming the myelin sheath around neuron axons in the white matter o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/1/36 |