botulinum toxin
noun
: a neurotoxin formed by botulinum that causes botulism and that is injected in a purified form for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes (as to treat blepharospasm and reduce wrinkles)
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The botulinum toxin blocks the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions, leading to muscle paralysis.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Turns out the idea does have some scientific merit: A study on the interaction between Botox and dietary zinc concluded that taking zinc can prolong the effect of treatment with botulinum toxin by an impressive 30%.
—Cordula Funke, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin (specifically onabotulinumtoxinA), a protein produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
What Is Botox Used For? Botox is made from botulinum toxin and is used for various medical and cosmetic procedures.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Turns out the idea does have some scientific merit: A study on the interaction between Botox and dietary zinc concluded that taking zinc can prolong the effect of treatment with botulinum toxin by an impressive 30%.
—Cordula Funke, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin (specifically onabotulinumtoxinA), a protein produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
What Is Botox Used For? Botox is made from botulinum toxin and is used for various medical and cosmetic procedures.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Botulinum toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botulinum%20toxin. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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