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Shiga Toxin

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Definition: A toxin produced by SHIGELLA DYSENTERIAE. It is the prototype of class of toxins that inhibit protein synthesis by blocking the interaction of ribosomal RNA; (RNA, RIBOSOMAL) with PEPTIDE ELONGATION FACTORS.  SHIGA TOXINS is available   
See Also Shigella dysenteriae 		Other names Toxin, Shigella; Toxin, Shiga; Cytotoxin, Shigella; Stx Protein; Shigella Toxin; Shigella Cytotoxin; Stx Protein, Shigella dysenteria
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Shiga toxin subunit A  0   *Shiga Toxin. C R Biol 2004 Aug;327(8):695-709

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