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SHIGA TOXIN

\ʃˈiːɡə tˈɒksɪn], \ʃˈiːɡə tˈɒksɪn], \ʃ_ˈiː_ɡ_ə t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of SHIGA TOXIN

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A toxin produced by SHIGELLA DYSENTERIAE. It is the protype of class of toxins that inhibit protein synthesis by blocking the interaction of ribosomal RNA; (RNA, RIBOSOMAL) with PEPTIDE ELONGATION FACTORS.

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