Clostridium Tetani Collection

Clostridium tetani, causative agent of tetanus
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Microscopic view of Tetanus. Tetanus is caused by the tetanus bacterium, Clostridium tetani. Tetanus is often associated with rust

Tetanus toxin C-fragment molecule F006 / 9223
Tetanus toxin C-fragment. Molecular model of a fragment of the neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani that causes tetanus

Clostridium tetani bacterial spore
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Clostridium tetani bacterial spore. The bacterium causes tetanus (lockjaw)

Clostridium tetani bacteria
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Clostridium tetani, the species of Gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-like bacteria that causes tetanus

Clostridium tetani bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, a Gram- positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus (rod-shaped bacterium) that causes tetanus

F / col TEM of Clostridium tetani bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, a Gram- positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus (rod- shaped bacterium) that causes tetanus

Tetanus toxin C-fragment structure
Tetanus toxin C-fragment, molecular model. This is a fragment of the neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani that causes tetanus

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Clostridium tetani: A Microscopic Menace Causing Global Harm. This gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium, best known as the causative agent of tetanus, is infamous for producing a potent neurotoxin. As seen in this Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) image, the bacterium's spores (C) are robust and highly resistant to environmental conditions, ensuring their survival in diverse habitats. The bacterium's toxin, Tetanus Toxin C-fragment (F006 / 9223), is a complex structure (E) with a unique mode of action. It binds to motor neuron terminals, blocking the release of neurotransmitters and causing prolonged muscle contractions, leading to the characteristic symptoms of tetanus. The C-fragment structure (F) consists of a heavy and light chain, with the heavy chain containing the catalytic domain responsible for the neurotoxic effects. The microscopic view (A) of the Clostridium tetani bacterium reveals its rod-shaped morphology, while the F/col TEM image (B) provides a closer look at its ultrastructure. Understanding the intricacies of this bacterium and its toxin is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies against this debilitating disease.