Botulinum Toxin; Bioterror and Biomedicinal Agent

Defence Science Journal

Jiri Patocka²  Daniel Jun¹  Kamil Kuca¹ 

[1] University of Defence, Hradec Kralove;University of South Bohemia, Ceské Budejovice

关键词: Botulinum toxin;    neurotoxin;    Clostridium botulinum;    biological weapon;    terrorism;    biological warfare;    botulism;    neuromuscular disorder;   

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学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre

【 摘 要 】

Botulinum toxin is a group of seven homologous, highly poisonous proteins isolated from fermentation of the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which naturally occurs in soil and can grow on many meats and vegetables. Botulinum toxin causes neuromuscular disorder called botulism, which is a potentially lethal disease. There are three types of botulism: Food, wound, and infant botulism. It can lead to death unless appropriate therapy is done. Due to the severity and potency of botulinum toxin, its importance as a biological weapon is of major concern to public health officials. Nevertheless, botulinum toxin is also medicament.

【 授权许可】

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