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hi
my q. is about C.botulinum

i am confused about the effect of toxin.
is it block the N.T(ACh) release or block the ACh-R on sk.muscle nerve end plate?
i saw both explanation in different books.
thank :shock: :?: sad


  #2

It blocks the release of ACh. The toxin is a protease that cleaves proteins, which are important for the exocytosis. :lol:







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