Abstract

Ever since Claude Bernard identified the neuromuscular junction as the site of action of the arrow poison curare (Bernard 1857), neurotoxins have been at the focus of interest for researchers investigating the mechanisms of propagation and transmission of nerve impulses. Neurotoxins turned out to be very valuable tools in these investigations (Mebs and Hucho 1990; Hucho and Ovchinnikov 1983). They are currently used for elucidating the proteins of nerve and muscle membranes with atomic resolution.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call