Novel Anatomical Proposal for Botulinum Neurotoxin Injection Targeting Lateral Canthal Rhytids
Toxins, 2022 Botulinum neurotoxin injections near the lateral canthal rhytids are commonly used in cosmetic settings; however, there is a lack of thorough anatomical knowledge, and an effective way to treat them with accumulating knowledge is needed.
Kyu-Ho Yi +5 more
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The light chain but not the heavy chain of botulinum A toxin inhibits exocytosis from permeabilized adrenal chromaffin cells [PDF]
, 1989 The heavy and light chains of botulinum A toxin were separated by anion exchange chromatography. Their intracellular actions were studied using bovine adrenal chromaffin cells permeabilized with streptolysin O.
M. Gratzl +10 more
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Patient-Reported Side Effects of Intradetrusor Botulinum Toxin Type A for Idiopathic Overactive Bladder Syndrome [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: The aim of the study was a prospective assessment of patient-reported side effects in an open-label study after intradetrusor botulinum toxin injections for idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB). Patients and Methods: Botulinum toxin A injection
Mayer, Margit E. +15 more
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The Action of Botulinum Toxin A on the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle: An Experimental Study on Rats
The Scientific World Journal, 2022 In this study, we aim to investigate the effective dose of botulinum neurotoxin A that results in paralysis of the sternocleidomastoid muscle for a minimum duration of 28 days in Wistar rats.
Themistoklis Vampertzis +6 more
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Phage lysin that specifically eliminates Clostridium botulinum Group I cells
Scientific Reports, 2020 Clostridium botulinum poses a serious threat to food safety and public health by producing potent neurotoxin during its vegetative growth and causing life-threatening neuroparalysis, botulism.
Zhen Zhang +4 more
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Botulinum Toxin as Preventive Treatment for Migraine: A Randomized Double-Blind Study [PDF]
, 2009 Aim: To determine if botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections can reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Methods: Patients (n = 127) were randomized to receive placebo or two doses of BoNT-A (Dysport (R)). The primary endpoint was reduction in
Toelle, Thomas +11 more
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Therapeutic applications of botulinum neurotoxins in head and neck disorders
Saudi Dental Journal, 2015 Objective: The aim of this article is to review the mechanism of action, physiological effects, and therapeutic applications of botulinum neurotoxins in the head and neck area.
Ahmad Alshadwi +2 more
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Novel Anatomical Guidelines on Botulinum Neurotoxin Injection for Wrinkles in the Nose Region
Toxins, 2022 Botulinum neurotoxin injection surrounding the nose area is frequently used in aesthetic settings. However, there is a shortage of thorough anatomical understanding that makes it difficult to treat wrinkles in the nose area. In this study, the anatomical
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Botulinum Neurotoxin: The Ugly Duckling [PDF]
European Neurology, 2009 This review presents a brief account of the most significant biological effects and clinical applications of botulinum neurotoxins, in a way comprehensive even for casual readers who are not familiar with the subject. The most toxic known substances in botulinum neurotoxins are polypeptides naturally synthesized by bacteria of the genus <i> ...
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Zebrafish Sensitivity to Botulinum Neurotoxins [PDF]
Toxins, 2016 Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) are the most potent known toxins. The mouse LD50 assay is the gold standard for testing BoNT potency, but is not sensitive enough to detect the extremely low levels of neurotoxin that may be present in the serum of sensitive animal species that are showing the effects of BoNT toxicity, such as channel catfish affected by ...
Kamalakar Chatla +4 more
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