Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain

Botulinum toxin (BoNT) has been used as a treatment for excessive muscle stiffness, spasticity, and dystonia. BoNT for approximately 40 years, and has recently been used to treat various types of neuropathic pain. The mechanism by which BoNT acts on neuropathic pain involves inhibiting the release o...

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Main Authors: JungHyun Park, Hue Jung Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/9/260