MOLECULAR SIZE OF CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM TOXINS,

Abstract

The molecular size of the various types of Clostridium botulinum toxins in spent culture have been estimated. The estimates were based on the rate of sedimentation of the toxin as measured by mouse assay before and after ultracentrifugation of culture. The results indicate that the molecular size of Type A toxin is the same in culture as that of the purified toxin (MW, 900,000) and that all other types, B through F, also must have molecular weights that approach that of Type A. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0489045

Entities

People

  • Edward J. Schantz
  • Leonard Spero

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Clostridium
  • Geological Phenomena
  • Molecular Weight
  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Peripheral Nervous System Agents
  • Sedimentation

Fields of Study

  • Biology

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  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Microbial Pathology