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what are the MOA of the following toxins?



b petussis
coryn dipth
e. coli
pseudomonas
vibr choler


any cool way to remember them?


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b petussis : inactivates Gi--> increased cAMP


coryn dipth: inactivates EF2


e. coli: enterotoxic toxin activates Gs


pseudomonas: inactivates EF2


vibr choler: activates Gs

botulism: inhibits release of ACh

tetanus: inhibits release of GABA and Glycine

alpha bungatotoxin (mushroom) irreversible binds to Ach receptors

Scorpion venom, black widow sperder toxin: excessive release of Ach



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