Clostridial toxins are highly similar to each other except in the receptor-binding region (IMAGE)

University of Toronto

Clostridial toxins are highly similar to each other except in the receptor-binding region

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The illustration shows an overlay of different clostridial toxins. The toxin molecules are highly similar overall, as shown in green colour, except in the receptor binding region, shown in red, which allows them to evolve new receptor preferences.

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Mikko Taipale, Roman Melnyk, Jean-Philippe Julien

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