[toxic substances produced by certain bacteria, that are found outside the bacterial cell or free in the culture medium; they are heat labile proteins and are among the most poisonous substances known; some fungi also produce exotoxins. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0314768 - Biologically Active Substance
- Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
Relation/PAR: bacterial toxin
Relation/CHD: botulin
diphtheria toxin
streptokinase
tetanus toxin
staphylococcal exotoxin