Collier RJ (2001) Toxicon "Understanding the mode of action of diphtheria toxin: a perspective on progress during the 20th century."

Collier RJ

[Toxicon, 2001]

Diphtheria toxin is one of the most extensively studied and well understood bacterial toxins. Ever since its discovery in the late 1800's this toxin has occupied a central focus in the field of toxinology. In this review, I present a chronology of major discoveries that led to our current understanding of the structure and activity of diphtheria toxin.