Clostridium perfringens Epsilon Toxin

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A potent protein toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium perfringens type B and D strains that induces transmembrane pore formation in eukaryotic cells, causing cell dysfunction and life-threatening enteric disease in domestic ruminants.

**Synonyms:** - EPSILON TOXIN - Epsilon Toxin