Mechanism of action of cholera toxin is through:
Correct Answer: Gangliosides + adenyl cyclase
Description: Cholera enterotoxin Light toxin: binds with ganglioside in epithelial cell membrane Heavy toxin: activates adenyl cyclase in epithelial cell wall which increase cAMP, leading to outpouring of isotonic fluid in lumen of intestine
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