3d ribbon model of botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (botox) from PDB 3BTA. Ref. Lacy, D.B., Tepp, W., Cohen, A.C., DasGupta, B.R., Stevens, R.C. (1998) Crystal structure of botulinum neurotoxin type A and implicatio Tags: Botulinum Toxin View |
Botulinum toxin is a medication and a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is known to be very toxic with an LD50 (Median lethal dose) of roughly 0.005-0.05 �g/kg making it the most toxic substance known. Despite its deadly toxic effect, it is sometimes used in very small doses to treat muscle spasms. Popularly known by one of its trade names, Botox, botulinum toxin is now commonly used in various settings for cosmetic procedures.
Number on List: 93384-43-1
Atc Prefix: M03
Atc Suffix: AX01
Pubchem: 5485225
Drugbank: DB00083
C: 6760H=10447N=1743O=2010S=32
Molecular Weight: 149.322,3223 kDa (Atomic mass unit)
Legal Us: Rx-Only
Routes Of Administration: IM (approved),SC, intradermal, into glands