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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Main Authors: Hyun-Mi Oh, Myung Eun Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/8/3127