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Botulinum neurotoxin type A

Raunaq Sandhu

Created on April 13, 2023

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BOTULINUMNEUROTOXIN

TYPE A

ORF: 3885 NucleotidesSize of Protein: 1294 Amino Acids

potent neurotoxin

medical

Its ability to selectively paralyze muscles makes it a valuable tool in the treatment of various medical conditions:

Produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum

COSMETIC

Treatment of: Eye Disorders Muscle Spasm Chronic Migraines Excessive Sweating Vocal Cord Disorder

Lip flip Brow lifting Reducing crow's feet Reducing frown lines Reducing forehead wrinkles

Economic impact

rESEARCH applications

BoNT/A has created a market for medical and cosmetic applications, leading to new products and technologies, job creation, and economic growth in biotech.

BoNT/A is used in nervous system research and developing new neurological treatments, which can benefit society with new therapies and drugs.

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