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>a potent biological toxin A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms [...] Toxins can be small molecules, peptides, or protei
by sophistry 9y ago
>a potent biological toxin
A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms [...]
Toxins can be small molecules, peptides, or proteins that are capable of causing disease on contact with or absorption by body tissues interacting with biological macromolecules such as enzymes or cellular receptors.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxin
- Gnarl 9y agoQuote from my #1 ref. below: "Analysis of the currently available peer-reviewed scientific literature reveals molecular effects induced by low-intensity RFR in living cells; this includes significant activation of key pathways generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), activation of peroxidation, oxidative damage of DNA and changes in the activity of antioxidant enzymes."
- sophistry 9y agoMicrowave radiation is not itself a toxin though. It may or may not create toxins, but EM radiation is not a molecule, peptide, or protein.