Phallolysin (original) (raw)

Phallolysin is a Protein found the Amanita phalloides species of the Amanita genus of mushrooms, the species commonly known as the death cap mushroom. The protein is toxic and causes Cytolysis in many cells found in animals, and is noted for its Hemolytic properties. It was one of the first toxins discovered in Amanita phalloides when the various toxins in the species where first being researched. The protein itself is observed to come in 3 variations, with observed differences in Isoelectric point.