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- Toxin - Wikipedia
A toxin is a naturally occurring poison [1] produced by metabolic activities of living cells or organisms [2] They occur especially as proteins, often conjugated [3] The term was first used by organic chemist Ludwig Brieger (1849–1919), [4] derived from toxic
- Toxin | Description, Types, Sources | Britannica
Toxin, any substance poisonous to an organism The term is sometimes restricted to poisons spontaneously produced by living organisms (biotoxins) Besides the poisons produced by such microorganisms as bacteria, dinoflagellates, and algae, there are toxins from fungi (mycotoxins), higher plants
- TOXIN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of TOXIN is a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation
- Toxin - Definition, Effects and Types | Biology Dictionary
A toxin is a chemical substance which damages an organism A toxin may be as simple as an ion or atom which negatively interferes with a cell A toxin can also be in the form of complex molecules such as the proteins found in snake venom
- What is Toxin- Types and Sources | Health Benefits
Managing toxin exposure is essential for maintaining optimal health and preventing potential harm By adopting proactive measures, individuals can effectively reduce the risks associated with environmental toxins
- Toxin | definition of Toxin by Medical dictionary
Usually only a few toxin-producing agents are introduced into the body, and it is not until there are enough of them to overwhelm the leukocytes and other types of antibodies that symptoms occur In some cases of food poisoning, symptoms are almost immediate because the toxin is taken directly with the food
- TOXIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
TOXIN meaning: 1 a poisonous substance, especially one produced by bacteria, that causes disease 2 a poisonous… Learn more
- Toxin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Toxin (biological definition)—A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms From: Illustrated Toxicology, 2018
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