toxin

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Toxins refer to poisons produced by organisms. These substances usually interfere with others in organisms macromolecule Functional protein , for example Ricin Substances produced by organisms that can cause animal poisoning in a very small amount.
Chinese name
toxin
Foreign name
Toxin
Introduction
It refers to poisons produced by organisms
Role
Substances that can cause animal poisoning
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Basic explanation

Auricularia auricula preventive toxin
1.[ toxin ]: Toxic ingredients contained in some substances
2. [poison]: refers to anything that is lethal and often harmful (such as Strychnine , arsenic carbon monoxide )Or something considered to be such
3. [virus]: It refers to the things in speech or works that poison people's spirit or soul. [1]

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Toxic ingredients contained in certain substances. It is also used as a metaphor for something harmful to ideology.
Lu Xun "Qiejeting Essays - Difficult and Unbelieving": "'Unbelieving' is the far harm of 'fools' Trench It is also the toxin that makes them become sanders. " For example: feudal toxin. [1]

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Bacterial toxin It can be divided into Exotoxin and endotoxin Two categories. In general, exotoxin is called toxin for short.
Cholera toxin
Pairs produced by organisms in the process of growth and metabolism host cell Toxic chemistry material (Biopoisons). There are protein toxins and non protein toxins. include Phytotoxin Bacterial toxin Zootoxin and Mycotoxin After the four kinds of micro toxins invade the body, they can cause the destruction of biological functions, resulting in human and animal poisoning or death. The toxic effect depends on the type and dosage of toxin and the way of invasion. Many toxins such as Ricin Algal toxin , botulinum toxin A, staphylococcal enterotoxin B, etc Be treated as Or research as new Poison Natural toxins have long been used as weapons. During World War II, the United Kingdom and the United States produced 1700kg crude ricin (code name WA), which is 40 times more toxic than phosgene. The United States has secretly stored seaweed toxin (code name T-2). World War II Rear, US and Front Soviet Union They attach great importance to toxin research. According to data, the United States has Staphylococcal enterotoxin Botulinum toxin Oysters Toxins White Snake Toxins, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Nux vomica 6 kinds of toxins; Stored in the former Soviet Union Snake toxin Tetrodotoxin Botulinum toxin, mycotoxin, etc. Some toxins are extremely toxic, such as botulinum toxin. pathogenic bacteria The toxins released are often pathogenic, and some can be used as biological science research tool Drugs.
human body Internal poison Element, namely Hazardous substances The "poisons" in the human body are mainly divided into external poisons and internal poisons.
Under normal circumstances, the human body has the ability to dissolve and eliminate the above harmful substances to maintain health. Once the balance is broken, the toxins in the body can not be cleared in time and accumulate continuously, and the body will enter sub-health State, and then cause a variety of diseases.
For a long time, people have conducted unique research on it, Russia Scientist Menichikov was awarded the title of "self poisoning" Nobel Prize in Medicine For modern people, due to the increasingly serious environmental pollution living standard But there is no corresponding change in diet and living habits, chronic disease More and more serious. People proposed“ Natural medicine ”,“ Metabolic syndrome ”It is of unique significance to improve people's health.

Zootoxin

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Figure 1 Protein toxin
Most are protein Mostly in poisonous animals poison gland It is made in and injected into other animals in the form of venom through fangs or stingers. Pure toxin according to biological effect , can be divided into neurotoxin Cytotoxin , cardiotoxin, haemotoxin Hemolytic toxin Muscle toxin or Necrotoxin Etc. The venom also contains a variety of enzymes. Snake venom is the most deeply studied, followed by Bee venom and Scorpion venom Spider venom Centipede poison And ant poison. deleterious aquatic The tissues of the puffer fish contain toxins, for example, the ovaries of the puffer fish contain a highly toxic neurotoxin - Tetrodotoxin Its unique function is to prevent Nerve membrane sodium conductance Its structure is shown in Figure 1. Similar to the physiological effect of tetrodotoxin Octopus toxin And Stone clam toxin from Lumbriconeris heteropoda Obtained Nereistoxin Simple structure (C5H11NS2), which acts on type N Choline receptor , deterrence synaptic transmission A new pesticide was designed and synthesized from the structure of nereis toxin Cartap
snake venom
Animal neurotoxin
---From viper The mucus secreted by the venom glands. After freeze-drying, it is a powder substance, which can maintain its toxicity for a long time at low temperature. Snake venom is the most complex of animal poisons. In addition to lethal toxins, there are more than 10 kinds of non-toxic or low toxic enzymes and peptides. people venomous snake bite The symptoms of post poisoning are fierce and complex, which indicates that these ingredients have mutually reinforcing effects. The composition of snake venom varies greatly with species, but the composition of snake venom of the same kind of snake is similar. Cobra Family and Serpentidae Snake venom is rich neurotoxin And cardiotoxin, the highest content can reach venom Dry matter More than 40% of the weight. and crotalinae and Viperaceae Snake venom is rich in haemotoxin, and only a few contain neurotoxin. ① Neurotoxin, acting on the neuromuscular junction, blocks the transmission of excitation. Poisoned people often die Respiratory muscle Respiratory failure caused by paralysis. Because these toxins are macromolecule Protein, cannot pass blood brain barrier Into the brain, yes central nervous system No effect, only on Peripheral nervous system Press Action site Generally divided into: Synapse Proneurotoxins and postsynaptic neurotoxins. The former acts on nerve endings and inhibits Neurotransmitter ── acetylcholine The presynaptic toxins have phosphoesterase A2 activity when enzymatic activity If lost, the toxicity will disappear. The latter acts on Postsynaptic membrane Nearly one hundred kinds of postsynaptic toxins have been found, mainly in cobra and sea snake venoms. ② Heart toxin is composed of 60-62 amino acid composition The molecular weight of Basic protein Primary structure It is similar to the short toxin of postsynaptic neurotoxin. Heart toxin can dissolve cells, also called cytotoxin. ③ Hemotoxin, the haemotoxin isolated from snake venom is a protein with a molecular weight of 30000~40000 Proteolytic enzyme Active, containing metal ion , belonging to metalloproteinases. Hemotoxin acts on Capillary wall , causing vascular rupture and local or systemic bleeding. ④ Hemolytic toxin , also known as hemolytic factor It is an alkaline protein composed of 57 amino acids with a molecular weight of 7000, which can destroy Erythrocyte membrane And cause hemolysis. In addition, the snake venom Phosphoesterase A2 It can hydrolyze ovophosphonate to generate hemolytic ovophosphonate and hemolysis, which is called indirect hemolytic factor. ⑤ Muscle toxin Or muscle necrosis toxin, such as Chinese Agkistrodon acutus Snake venom can cause serious muscle necrosis and often lead to amputation and disability after bite. America Of Rattlesnake The venom can also cause similar symptoms. The muscle toxin purified from the snake venom is a polypeptide composed of 38 amino acids. In addition, there is a muscle toxin with a large molecular weight that has not been purified.
Bee venom
---Including bees, bumblebees and wasp The venom secreted from the tail sting contains neurotoxin Hemolytic toxin And enzymes. Apa min, a neurotoxin composed of 18 amino acids, can act on central nervous system Bee hemolytic toxin can dissolve blood, similar to snake venom cytotoxin, and is a polypeptide composed of 26 amino acids.
Scorpion venom
---It contains neurotoxins, enzymes, etc., and its composition is simpler than that of snake venom. The neurotoxin content accounts for 66.9% of the dry poison, which is higher than the relative content of snake venom, and is composed of 62 to 66 amino acids. Inhibiting excitation promotes membrane sodium channel Inactivation And potassium channel activation.
Spider venom
It contains more than 16 kinds of proteins, necrotoxins and enzymes. American Black Widow Spider venom has presynaptic neurotoxicity

Phytotoxin

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The most common is to eat poisonous plants (mainly Flowering plant )Toxin in. There are also toxins in plants Prickly hair Or juice. One is Small molecule Organic matter Phytotoxin , including alkaloid Glycoside Digitalis glycoside )Etc; The other is Toxic protein , such as Ricin and Acacia bean Toxins. From traditional Chinese medicine Trichosanthin Extracted Trichosanthin And from banxia Extracted from Pinellia ternata protein It has the function of inducing labor and belongs to the allergenic protein, also known as toxic protein. Castor bean Toxin is a highly toxic protein extracted from castor seeds Plant agglutinin , molecular weight 62000, composed of two Peptide chain form. The toxicity of ricin lies in Suppressor cell Internal protein synthesis The A-chain in the toxin molecule is a toxic polypeptide that can act on ribosome 60S of Subunit It inhibits protein synthesis. B chain contains not only peptide chain but also Glucosamine and mannose , Yes lectin , can and cell membrane Upper inclusion Galactosyl Of glycoprotein or Glycolipids Receptor binding Pinocytosis And into cells. The B chain forms holes on the cell vesicle membrane, which is convenient for the A chain to pass through and enter the cytoplasm to exert its toxicity.

Mycotoxin

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(also called mycotoxin) a toxin produced by fungi. Ergot fungus Secretory Ergotoxin People and animals get sick when they eat, but some Ergot preparation Used as uterine contractive agent. Aflatoxin Is strong Carcinogen , and liver cancer Incidence related, double Furacoumarin 17 derivatives have been identified Chemical structure Analogues, of which the most toxic toxin B1 Structural Yes: Aflatoxin acts on Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and Purine base generate Adduct To inhibit replication and transcription, and may be caused by changes in DNA template mutation rate Increase, resulting in canceration Mildew Aflatoxin is often found in peanuts, rice, noodles and other foods. toadstool Toxins include some highly toxic alkaloids, such as Muscarine and Amanitine , muscarinic Action mode It has become an important reagent for studying the pharmacological action of peripheral nerves.

Bacterial toxin

Bacterial toxin )It belongs to the metabolites of bacteria and has many kinds: ① Diphtheria toxin , a protein with a molecular weight of 60000. Its toxicity is shown as inhibition mammal The synthesis of proteins in cells. The toxin is a Zymogen After protease hydrolysis, 21000 enzyme activity After fragment A of, the remaining fragment B will become toxic. Its action mode is similar to ricin. ② Cholera toxin , binding to receptors on small intestinal mucosa, irreversibly activating the membrane Adenylate cyclase Resulting in Secretory diarrhea (See Cyclase )。③ Botulinum toxin , Yes Botulinum Generated neurotoxin , acting on neuromuscular junction, repressing Nerve impulse Delivery of. Botulinum toxin type A includes a toxic component and a hemagglutinating component. The molecular weight of the former is about 150000. This toxin is unstable to heat.

Body toxin

It refers to harmful substances in human body. The "poisons" in the human body are mainly divided into external poisons and internal poisons.
External poison refers to harmful substances brought about by environmental pollution of external environment, such as air pollution( automobile exhaust Industrial waste gas , dust, etc.); Water pollution (industrial and domestic sewage Etc.); Food contamination (pesticide, fertilizer, food deep processing, etc.); chemical Toxic and side effects; Pathogenic Microbes (Bacteria Viruses Etc.). Harmful substances in the environment enter the human body through different ways and poison our body. Internal poisons refer to sugar, protein Fat metabolism Poison generated by the continuous accumulation of waste generated in the process. The hazardous products produced by metabolic wastes are as follows lactic acid Keto acid , uric acid Free radical Etc; There are also excess fat, old necrotic cells cancer cell

Toxin contest

Liver liver is a very important "heavyweight" for detoxification seed ”It can digest chemical toxins entering the body, including various liquor And chemicals, eliminate the exhaust gas, smoke and toxins in chemicals inhaled, and resist the invasion of germs.
Kidney - Kidney is like a human body“ Precision filter ”It processes about 170 kg of blood every day. It can distinguish the filtered useful substances (such as sodium, potassium, phosphorus, etc.) and transfuse these useful substances back into the blood, while transforming excess water and waste into urine, which is discharged from the body through the bladder and urethra;
Lung --- it is carried out by human body gas exchange It transports fresh oxygen to the blood, supplies the needs of various organs, tissues and cells, and carbon dioxide Exhaust gas from the body;
Intestine - The intestinal tract is responsible for the absorption of nutrients and the discharge of wastes. When food is decomposed by gastric juice, it will enter the small intestine after digestion Small intestinal mucosa absorb Nutrients , and then enter the large intestine, and finally the large intestine will discharge food residues and wastes out of the body;
Research shows that bacteria in feces account for 20% - 30% of the total feces, and there are more than 20 kinds of harmful substances, including hydrogen sulfide ammonia , biogas, carbon dioxide, etc Harmful gas , benzene indole Botulinum Cresol butyrate And some heavy metal salts that are harmful to human body. If the feces cannot be discharged on time Toxic Substances Will be absorbed into the blood again, causing harm to the body;
lymphatic system ----The lymphatic system has immunity Of protection system , which is lymphocyte lymph gland Lymph and Lymphoid organ Composed to protect human body from germs and external adverse factors, and has detoxification function; Skin --- skin is like a giant“ Natural barrier ”Covering the surface of the human body, it protects the human body from external invasion, and has the functions of secretion, regulation, excretion, etc. It is one of the most important detoxification organs of the human body.

Toxin excretion

The latest research in the medical field shows that taking drugs or pesticide residue Entering the human body will lead to the residue and accumulation of drug toxins in the human body. Accumulated over time, it will cause significant harm to human health. In addition to the recurrence of old diseases, it may also lead to pathological changes in body tissues and shorten human life.
Vegetables and fruits
To eliminate the residual toxins in the body, a basic method is to eat more vegetables and fruits containing "enzymes" or supplement food "enzymes". Although medicine can cure diseases, it is still a foreign body to the body, even a toxin. Almost all medicines have more or less effects on the body Injurious effect If the effect is too strong, it will show side effects. Of course, the damage of drugs to the body is far less than its effect on curing diseases, so drugs still have use value In addition, the liver will secrete "enzymes" to decompose and detoxify the drugs taken to treat the disease, eliminate the damage, and then Bile excretion get out. Eating more vegetables and fruits containing "enzymes" or supplementing food with "enzymes" can improve the speed of the liver to decompose the residual toxins in the body.
English name of "enzyme": enzyme Early refers to in yeast, which means that Living cell Produced Biocatalyst Most are composed of protein (a few are RNA )。 It can efficiently catalyze various organisms under very mild conditions in the body chemical reaction And promote the metabolism of organisms. Life activities Digestion, absorption, respiration, exercise and reproduction are all Enzymatic reaction Process. Enzymes are the basis of cell survival. Almost all chemical reactions involved in cell metabolism are catalyzed by enzymes. Without the participation of enzymes, metabolism can only be carried out at an extremely slow speed, and life activities cannot be maintained at all. For example, food must be degraded into small molecules by the action of enzymes before it can be absorbed and utilized by tissues through the intestinal wall. In the stomach Pepsin , in the intestines pancreas Secretory Trypsin Chymotrypsin lipase and amylase Etc. For another example, food oxidation is the source of animal energy, and its oxidation process is also catalyzed by a series of enzymes.
Discovery of enzymes
In 1783, Italian scientist Lazzaro Spallanzani (L. Spallanzani, 1729-1799) designed an ingenious experiment: put meat into a small metal cage and let the eagle swallow it. After a while, he will Xiaolong Take it out and find that the meat has disappeared. Therefore, he concluded that gastric juice must contain substances that digest meat. But what, he did not know.
In 1836, German scientist Shiwang (T. Schwann, 1810-1882) Digestive protein substances were extracted from gastric juice. Solve the mystery of stomach digestion.
In 1926, American scientist J.B. Sumner (1887-1955) sword bean Extracted from seeds urease It was confirmed by chemical experiments that urease is a protein.
In the 1930s, scientists successively extracted protein crystals of various enzymes, and pointed out that enzymes are a kind of Biocatalysis Active protein.
In the 1980s, American scientists T. R. Cech (1947 -) and S. Altman (1939 -) found that a few RNAs also had biocatalytic effects.
"Enzyme" Catalytic Mechanism
The catalytic mechanism of enzyme is basically the same as that of common chemical catalysts, which is also the same as that of reactant Synthsis complex compound , increase the speed of chemical reaction by reducing the reaction energy. At constant temperature, the energy contained in each reactant molecule in the chemical reaction system is quite different, but average value Low, this is the initial state of the reaction.
The reason why the reaction of S (substrate) → P (product) can be carried out is that a considerable part of S molecules have been activated( transition state )Molecules, Activation molecule The more, reaction rate The faster. Chemical reaction at a specific temperature activation energy Yes Make 1 mole Energy required for all molecules of a substance to become active molecules (kcal).
The function of enzyme (E) is to temporarily combine with S to form a new compound ES, and the activation state (transition state) of ES is much lower than the energy of the reactant activation molecule in the chemical reaction without catalyst. ES reacts again to produce P and release E. E can combine with other S molecules and repeat the cycle. Reduce the activation energy required for the whole reaction, so that more molecules can react in unit time, and the reaction speed can be accelerated. If there is no catalyst, hydrogen peroxide The activation energy required for the reaction of decomposition into water and oxygen (2H2O2 → 2H2O+O2) is 18 per mole Kilocalorie (1 kcal=4.187 joules), using catalase Catalyze this Reaction time Only 2 kcal/mole of activation energy is needed, and the reaction speed increases about 10-11 times.

Human prevention

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Scientific research at home and abroad has proved that, hypertension apoplexy cirrhosis , cancer hepatitis diabetes And many other diseases are related to various pollution and poisoning of internal organs and blood. Eating the following foods regularly can effectively remove toxic substances from human body.
Fungi Food such as Black fungus Tremella fuciformis Mushroom , mushroom, etc.
These fungi are rich in selenium. Regular use can reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and prevent Angiosclerosis Improve the immune function of the body immunoglobulin Content, stimulating bone marrow Hematopoietic function and Slippery intestine Clean blood, detoxify, increase intelligence, etc.
Kelp Kelp Algin With treatment Arteriosclerosis To prevent the human body from absorbing heavy metals such as lead and cadmium and eliminate radioactivity No element effect. Alginate Water content It is high and can form gel like substances in the intestine, so it helps to eliminate toxic substances and prevent constipation and Intestinal cancer Occurrence of.
Pig blood Plasma protein through gastric acid and Digestive juice After decomposition, it can produce a kind of effect of moistening intestines and Detoxification Substances. This substance can react with the dust and harmful metal particles attached to the gastrointestinal wall, so that these toxic and harmful substances can be discharged from the body.
Fresh fruit juice and vegetable juice When fresh fruit juice and vegetable juice enter the human body, it can make the blood alkaline, thus dissolving the toxins accumulated in the cells, and then expelling them from the body.
Vegetarian food
This kind of food has Laver , Japanese melon muskmelon Carrot , orange sweet potato , pumpkin Persimmon Papaya Kale orange , liver, milk, egg yolk fish Etc.

reactor

Thermal reactor along with reactor Operation of, Fission product Keep accumulating, and finally Spent fuel The fission products of stable isotope Some element cores, such as Xe135 and Sm149, have relatively large thermal neutron Absorption cross section They will consume neutrons in the reactor. Usually, fission products with large neutron absorption cross section are called toxins.