Toxic Structure (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption M1 joints (red) and fibrinogen struts (green) form a scaffold. Dense assemblies trigger a pathological response that can lead to toxic shock. Higher resolution image and an additional version with white background available here: http://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/press/. Credit Partho Ghosh lab/UC San Diego Usage Restrictions For illustration of news based on this report. Please email scinews@ucsd.edu to request permission for other uses. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.