Toxin to the rescue: tapping a deadly botulinum protein to treat neuromuscular disorders

Authors :: Chen, Ingfei
Source :: Science News. January 19, 1991, Vol. 139 Issue 3, p42, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: TR0042 In a classic example of medicine harnessing therapeutic powers of a poison, researchers have turned a potent toxin that causes botulism into a successful treatment for a number of [...]

Subjects :: Neuromuscular diseases -- Drug therapy
Botulinum toxin -- Health aspects
Spasms -- Drug therapy
Dystonia -- Drug therapy
Clostridium botulinum -- Health aspects
Science and technology
Drug therapy
Health aspects

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