Botulinum Toxin for Neuropathic Pain: A Review of the Literature
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), derived from Clostridium botulinum, has been used therapeutically for focal dystonia, spasticity, and chronic migraine. Its spectrum as a potential treatment for neuropathic pain has grown. Recent opinions on the mechanism behind the antinociceptive effects of BoNT sugge...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-08-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/8/3127 |