histotoxin
Histotoxins are a group of toxins that cause damage to tissues. They are produced by various organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and some parasites. The term histotoxin is broad and encompasses molecules that can induce necrosis, inflammation, and other forms of tissue injury.
One well-known example is leukocidin, a toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus. Leukocidin can damage white blood
Fungi can also produce histotoxins. For instance, certain species of Aspergillus can release toxins that damage
Understanding histotoxins is important in medicine for diagnosing and treating infectious diseases and understanding the pathogenesis