This product contains sodium azide as preservative. Although the amount of sodium azide is very small appropriate care must be taken when handling this product.
General Information
Biological Significance
Cholera toxin is a protein complex secreted by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. CTX is responsible for the diarrhea characteristic of cholera infection. Cholera toxin action leads to secretion of H2O, Na+, K+, Cl-, and HCO3- into the lumen of the small intestine resulting in rapid dehydration.