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Reproductive toxicants may adversely affect sexual function, ovarian failure, fertility as well as causing developmental toxicity in the offspring. [2] [3] Lowered effective fertility related to reproductive toxicity relates to both male and female effects alike and is reflected in decreased sperm counts, semen quality and ovarian failure.
Male reproductive toxins (2 C, 1 P) F. Fetotoxins (4 P) Pages in category "Reproductive toxins" This category contains only the following page.
The term "Cytolysin" or "Cytolytic toxin" was first introduced by Alan Bernheimer to describe membrane damaging toxins that have cytolytic effects to cells. [4] The first kind of cytolytic toxin discovered have hemolytic effects on erythrocytes of certain sensitive species, such as Human.
By contrast, a toxin is a poison produced naturally by an organism (e.g. plant, animal, insect). [2] The 2011 book A Textbook of Modern Toxicology states, "A toxin is a toxicant that is produced by a living organism and is not used as a synonym for toxicant—all toxins are toxicants, but not all toxicants are toxins.
Female reproductive toxins (2 C, 1 P) Suspected female reproductive toxicants (1 C, 1 P) E. Embryotoxicants (3 C, 11 P) F. Fetotoxicants (2 C, 6 P)
The word toxin does not specify method of delivery (as opposed to venom, a toxin delivered via a bite, sting, etc.). Poison is a related but broader term that encompasses both toxins and toxicants; poisons may enter the body through any means - typically inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Toxin, toxicant, and poison are often used ...
A leukocidin is a type of cytotoxin created by some types of bacteria (Staphylococcus).It is a type of pore-forming toxin.The model for pore formation is step-wise. First, the cytotoxin's "S" subunit recognizes specific protein-containing receptors, or an integrin on the host cell's surface.
By tissue target type susceptible to the toxin (neurotoxins affect the nervous system, cardiotoxins affect the heart, etc.) By structure (for example, AB5 toxin) By domain architecture of the toxin (for example, polymorphic toxins) By the ability of the toxin to endure in hostile environments, such as heat, dryness, radiation, or salinity.