Botulinum toxin (Botox Injections)
Introduction The bacterium Clostridium botulinum makes a powerful neurotoxic protein known as botulinum toxin or Botox. It is considered one of the most powerful naturally occurring toxins. Botulinum toxin is a type of bacterial exotoxin that works by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine, which is essential for nerve cell communication. Botox is…