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| − | '''Botulinum toxin''' is a poisonous neurotoxin [[protein]] which is produced by the [[bacterium]] ''Clostridium botulinum''. It is one of the most poisonous naturally-occurring substances, and can be fatal if ingested. Despite its high toxicity it is used in small amounts as a cosmetic treatment to reduce [[wrinkle]]s. | + | '''Botulinum toxin''' is a poisonous neurotoxin [[protein]] which is produced by the [[bacterium]] ''Clostridium botulinum''. It is one of the most poisonous naturally-occurring substances, and can be fatal if ingested. Despite its high toxicity it is used in small amounts as a cosmetic treatment to reduce [[wrinkle]]s and is known as botox. |
[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Poisons]] | [[Category:Poisons]] | ||
Revision as of 19:59, October 6, 2008
Botulinum toxin is a poisonous neurotoxin protein which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is one of the most poisonous naturally-occurring substances, and can be fatal if ingested. Despite its high toxicity it is used in small amounts as a cosmetic treatment to reduce wrinkles and is known as botox.