Botulinum Toxin: From Poison to Possible Treatment for Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury
Botulism has been known for about three centuries, and since its discovery, botulinum toxin has been considered one of the most powerful toxins. However, throughout the 20th century, several medical applications have been discovered, among which the treatment of spasticity stands out. Botulinum toxi...
Main Authors: | Ramiro Palazón-García, Ana María Benavente-Valdepeñas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4886 |
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