Additional to the increased acetylcholine release it inhibits the vesicular recycling. More recent studies showed that the toxin has a myotoxic effect as well. The injection of taipoxin into the hind limbs of rats leads to oedema formation and muscle degeneration.
Furthermore, in addition to increasing acetylcholine levels, the toxin interferes with the recycling of vesicles. Recent studies have also shown that it has a toxic impact on muscles. The injection of taipoxin into rat hind limbs results in edema formation and muscle degeneration.