neurotoksinen
Neurotoksinen, commonly translated as neurotoxin, is a substance that damages the nervous system. Neurotoksiner can be produced by bacteria, animals, plants, or created synthetically, and they may affect neurons directly or disrupt synaptic transmission, ion channels, or other neuronal processes. The effects depend on the toxin, dose, exposure route, and the portion of the nervous system involved.
Neurotoksiner are often classified by their mechanism of action. Types include ion-channel toxins that block or
Natural sources are diverse: bacteria such as Clostridium species produce potent neurotoxins; marine organisms include pufferfish,
Clinical effects range from numbness and dizziness to weakness, paralysis, seizures, or respiratory failure. Diagnosis combines