| Accession ID | Name | Pfam Type |
|---|---|---|
| PF01742 | Clostridial neurotoxin zinc protease | family |
These toxins are zinc proteases that block neurotransmitter release by proteolytic cleavage of synaptic proteins such as synaptobrevins, syntaxin and SNAP-25.
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