Main description:

Currently, there are tremendous advances being made in understanding the basic science of both the structure and function of botulinum neurotoxins. This knowledge is opening up opportunities in regard to both therapeutic uses and treatment and protection options for civil and bio-defense applications. This volume fully evaluates the status of neurotoxin research and exploitation. The book is a multi-authored collection of chapters written by the leading authorities responsible for the current scientific and clinical research that is advancing the understanding and exploitation of the neurotoxins and is both up to date and authoritative.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Botulinum Toxin As A Clinical Product
Chapter 2: Clinical use of botulinum neurotoxin: neuromuscular disorders
Chapter 3: Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Autonomic Conditions
Chapter 4: Clinical use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Urogenital Disorders Including Overactive Bladder
Chapter 5: Clinical use of botulinum neurotoxins: Pain
Chapter 6: Future developments: Engineering the neurotoxin