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Original Article

Clostridium difficile Toxin B, an Inhibitor of the Small GTPases Rho, Rac and Cdc42, Influences Spiral Ganglion Neurite Outgrowth

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Pages 20-25 | Received 01 Jul 2004, Accepted 01 Jul 2004, Published online: 16 Dec 2009

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