Botulinum neurotoxins: biology, pharmacology, and toxicology

M Pirazzini, O Rossetto, R Eleopra… - Pharmacological …, 2017 - ASPET
The study of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) is rapidly progressing in many aspects. Novel
BoNTs are being discovered owing to next generation sequencing, but their biologic and …

[HTML][HTML] Botulinum toxin in movement disorders: an update

C Anandan, J Jankovic - Toxins, 2021 - mdpi.com
Since its initial approval in 1989 by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of
blepharospasm and other facial spasms, botulinum toxin (BoNT) has evolved into a …

The 90-kDa molecular chaperone family: structure, function, and clinical applications. A comprehensive review

P Csermely, T Schnaider, C So, Z Prohászka… - Pharmacology & …, 1998 - Elsevier
The 90-kDa molecular chaperone family (which comprises, among other proteins, the 90-
kDa heat-shock protein, hsp90 and the 94-kDa glucose-regulated protein, grp94, major …

Botulinum toxin: chemistry, pharmacology, toxicity, and immunology

MF Brin - Muscle & Nerve: Official Journal of the American …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
The seven serotypes of botulinum toxin (BTX) produced by Clostridium botulinum exert their
paralytic effect by inhabiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. Each of …

Assessment: Botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of movement disorders (an evidence-based review)[RETIRED] Report of the Therapeutics and Technology …

DM Simpson, A Blitzer, A Brashear, C Comella… - Neurology, 2008 - AAN Enterprises
Objective: To perform an evidence-based review of the safety and efficacy of botulinum
neurotoxin (BoNT) in the treatment of movement disorders. Methods: A literature search was …

Evidence-based review and assessment of botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of movement disorders

M Hallett, A Albanese, D Dressler, KR Segal… - Toxicon, 2013 - Elsevier
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) can be injected to achieve therapeutic benefit across a large
range of clinical conditions. To assess the efficacy and safety of BoNT injections for the …

Botulinum toxin type A and other botulinum toxin serotypes: a comparative review of biochemical and pharmacological actions

KR Aoki, B Guyer - European Journal of Neurology, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Botulinum toxin type A is an important therapeutic agent for the treatment of movement and
other disorders. As the clinical uses of botulinum toxin type A expand, it is increasingly …

Recent advances in rehabilitation

DT Wade, BA de Jong - Bmj, 2000 - bmj.com
Recent advances in rehabilitation | The BMJ Skip to main content Intended for healthcare
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Botulinum toxins: mechanisms of action, antinociception and clinical applications

A Wheeler, HS Smith - Toxicology, 2013 - Elsevier
Botulinum toxin (BoNT) is a potent neurotoxin that is produced by the gram-positive, spore-
forming, anaerobic bacterium, Clostridum botulinum. There are 7 known immunologically …

Dystonia rating scales: critique and recommendations

A Albanese, FD Sorbo, C Comella… - Movement …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Many rating scales have been applied to the evaluation of dystonia, but only few have been
assessed for clinimetric properties. The Movement Disorders Society commissioned this task …