Botulinum toxin A Flashcards

1
Q

inhibitor of

A

ACh

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2
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produced by

A

clostridium botulinum

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3
Q

machanism is cleavage of _ proteins

A

SNARE

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4
Q

potential to affect NT release from all _

A

synapses

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5
Q

which NT are especially sensitive to botox

A

ACh and glutamate

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6
Q

uses of botox

A

muscle spams
hyperhidrosis
cosmetic use: flaccid paralysis of facial muscles

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