Botulism Exotoxin Blocking Acetylcholine Release

The botulism exotoxin binds to the presynaptic neuron and blocks its release of acetylcholine. This causes a flaccid paralysis, a weakening of the involved muscles.

GIF animation illustrating the botulism exotoxin blocking acetylcholine release .gif by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: August, 2019
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