Botox® is a trade name for botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This toxin can cause botulism that is a form of food poisoning that occurs when someone eats something containing these bacteria.
The most serious symptom of botulism is paralysis, which in some cases has proven to be fatal. The botulinum toxins destroy nerve endings. Once this happens, acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter responsible for triggering muscle contractions, cannot be released. A series of proteins, VAMP, syntaxin and SNAP-25, are essential for the release of acetylcholine. Certain botulinum toxins attack these proteins. Botulinum toxin A (Botox) affects the SNAP-25.
Basically, the botulinum toxins stop the messages that would normally tell your muscles to contract.
At this point, you may be wondering why anyone would want to have a botulinum toxin injected into his or her body. The answer is simple: for cosmetic purposes, it is given in very minute amounts so that toxic effects are extraordinarily rare. The weakening of the muscles occurs only in the areas were Botox is injected. If an area of the body can't move, it can't wrinkle.
About the author: Dr. Pappolla, MD is a board certified Neurologist and a full Professor of Neurology holding a PhD doctorate in Human Aging. He is highly experienced in the use of this cosmetic substance. Click for more information about this topic and for finding a specialist for Botox in Houston
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