Botulinum Neurotoxins and Botulism: A Novel Therapeutic Approach

Specific treatment is not available for human botulism. Current remedial mainstay is the passive administration of polyclonal antibody to botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) derived from heterologous species (immunized animal or mouse hybridoma) together with supportive and symptomatic management. The antib...

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Main Authors: Wanpen Chaicumpa, Jeeraphong Thanongsaksrikul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-05-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/3/5/469/