Sikarwar, Archana Singh and Haw, Tatt Jhong and Nair, Prema Mono and Teng, Chin Yuee and Khi, Ch’ngGim and Ee, Phoon Mei and Teng, YeakNai and WenLi, Iris Goh and San, Goh Hui (2014) Botulinum Toxin: A Friend or an Enemy? British Microbiology Research Journal, 6 (2). pp. 61-70. ISSN 22310886
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Abstract
Botulinum toxin is utilized in many drugs for the treatment purposes in healthcare. Besides healthcare, it is also utilized in the cosmetic industry. Botulism toxin is a very good friend as far as we use it with precaution and follow all guidelines for controlled doses for medication. Botulinum toxin is also known as Botulinum neurotoxin, which has been classified as seven serotypes, structurally similar but different in their antigenic and serological properties. Toxins are specific proteases, which act by degrading the protein component essential for exocytosis. BoNT/A is widely applied in neurological treatment as remodelling of neuromuscular junctions. Despite causing neuromuscular disease that could prove fatal, BoNTs are of great interest and may unveil their true potential in medical applications. They could become very useful and valuable research tools, which may lead to novel applications from cosmetic interventions to development of potent anti-cancer drugs.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Open Library Press > Biological Science |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@openlibrarypress.com |
Date Deposited: | 14 Jul 2023 11:12 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jul 2024 07:40 |
URI: | http://info.euro-archives.com/id/eprint/1626 |