Neurotoxin

Neurotoxins operate by attacking the cellular and molecular machinery of the nervous system:

Neurotoxins are found in a variety of natural and synthetic forms: neurotoxin

: High-potency toxins like Botulinum neurotoxin (produced by Clostridium botulinum ) block the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that tells muscles to contract. This results in flaccid paralysis, which can be fatal if it affects respiratory muscles. Neurotoxins operate by attacking the cellular and molecular

Despite their potential for harm, controlled doses of certain neurotoxins have revolutionized modern medicine and aesthetics: neurotoxin