Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin, or botulinum neurotoxin (commonly called botox), is a very powerful neurotoxic protein created by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.[1] It stops the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction.
The neurotoxin creates flaccid paralysis.[2] The toxin causes the disease botulism. The toxin is also used widely for medical and cosmetic reasons.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Montecucco C, Molgó J (June 2005). "Botulinal neurotoxins: revival of an old killer". Current Opinion in Pharmacology. 5 (3): 274–279. doi:10.1016/j.coph.2004.12.006. PMID 15907915.
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