image: E. coli bacteria exposed to production of each of the nine different new toxins (PT1-PT9) for 40 minutes showing different cell defects demonstrating different bacterial killing mechanisms ...

Bacterial toxins are toxic substances that are produced and released by bacteria to target other bacterial or host cells. Bacteria often have antitoxins to avoid the deleterious effects of toxins.

Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over ...

Now, a team of researchers has discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new ways to fight infections, especially those ...

A: Animal; ACE: Accessory cholera enterotoxin; H: Human; ZOT: Zonula occludens toxin.

A spring-loaded, poison-tipped spear Many Bacteroidales species can kill neighboring bacteria by producing toxins. Some of these toxins simply diffuse from the bacterial cell into the surrounding ...