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Botox

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Botox

Trademark for botulinum toxin type A, a drug produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It contains the same toxin that causes severe food poisoning (botulism). When locally injected, Botox blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, interfering with the ability of the muscle to contract. It is used to treat severe muscle spasm or severe, uncontrollable sweating. Botox can also be used for cosmetic purposes to treat facial wrinkles.


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The pianist currently receives Botox injections in his right forearm every four months.
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 6, 2005 - (JCNN) - Allergan announced on October 4 that it has concluded a long-term agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to develop and market Allergan's ethical agent, BOTOX (botulinum toxin type A) in Japan and China.
Science writer Peter Macinnis examines many different kinds of poisons and their history in Poisons: From Hemlock To Botox And The Killer Bean Of Calabar.
 
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