Clinical Applications of Botulinum Neurotoxin, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014 Current Topics in Neurotoxicity Series, Vol. 5

Currently, there are tremendous advances being made in understanding the basic science of both the structure and function of botulinum neurotoxins. This knowledge is opening up opportunities in regard to both therapeutic uses and treatment and protection options for civil and bio-defense applications. This volume fully evaluates the status of neurotoxin research and exploitation. The book is a multi-authored collection of chapters written by the leading authorities responsible for the current scientific and clinical research that is advancing the understanding and exploitation of the neurotoxins and is both up to date and authoritative.

Botulinum Toxin as a Clinical Product.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Neuromuscular Disorders.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Autonomic Conditions.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Urogenital Disorders Including Overactive Bladder.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxins: Pain.- Future Developments: Engineering the Neurotoxin. 

Features chapters from the leading authorities in the field of neurotoxins Explores the clinical applications of botulinum neurotoxin and describes future therapeutic opportunities Useful to researchers and clinicians in neuroscience, neurology, biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras