Toxins that Inhibit Transcription / Translation Flashcards by Frances Auffret-Fiat

Q

alpha - Amanitin

A

toxin produced by poisonous mushrooms
inhibits RNA polymerase II

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Diphteria Toxin

A

bacterial toxin
inhibit EF-2 => inhibit translocation step of elongation

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly