[potent exotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani, consisting of two components, one a neurotoxin (tetanospasmin) and the other a hemolysin (tetanolysin); causes disruption of the inhibitory mechanisms of the CNS, thus permitting uncontrolled nervous activity, leading to fatal convulsions. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0039617 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
Relation/PAR: exotoxin