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neurotoxin [¦nu̇r·ō′täk·sən]
(biochemistry) A poisonous substance in snake venom that acts as a nervous system depressant by blocking neuromuscular transmission by binding acetylcholine receptors on motor end plates, or on the innervated face of an electroplax. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The team from Monell and Northwestern researchers has found that the compound called oleocanthal alters the structure of neurotoxic proteins believed to contribute to the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's. Now, 17 years after the Gulf War, the congressionally mandated Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses has officially released a 450-page report which confirms that Gulf War Illness is a result of soldiers' exposure to neurotoxic chemicals, including pyridostigmine bromide and pesticides. Because of the proven neurotoxic effects of organic mercury found in fish, Federal advisory boards have previously recommended that pregnant women limit their fish intake to two or fewer weekly servings--but these data show that the benefits of prenatal fish intake for child development may outweigh the risks. |
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