Botulinum toxin blocks motor nerves' ability to release acetylcho-line, the neurotransmitter that relays nerve signals to muscles, and flaccid paralysis occurs.
C. botulinum is a spore-forming, anaerobic, grampositive bacilli found globally in soil and honey. The toxin has recently gain notoriety. It is a potential bioterrorism agent, and it is used as a...
Botulinum toxin latches onto specific proteins in nerve endings and irreversibly destroys them. These proteins control the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that stimulates muscle cells.
Botulinum Toxin.
Botulinum toxin is a form of a poison used by injecting it to the muscles to treat Dystonia, spacticity, and even wrinkles in the face.