Iranian Journal of Orthopedic Surgery

Botulinum toxin pharmacology and practical medical consideration

Author

S Ramin Zargarbashi
https://doi.org/10.22034/ijos.2020.121327
Abstract
Botulinum toxin is produced by clostridum botulinum bacteria , and has seven serotypes ,some of which are pharmacologically active in human.

An inactive protein is bound to this toxin , as toxin contains two distinct chains, each one with a specific characteristic . The mechanism of action is acetyle choline inhibition at the synapses.

The general pharmacological and practical points for the use of this toxin will be discussed in this article without emphasis on its use in any specific field.

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