Clinical Applications of Botulinum Neurotoxin

2014
ISBN: 978-1-4939-0260-6
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, Band 5, 196 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 483 g

Reihe: Current Topics in Neurotoxicity

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Foster, Keith A.

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Neurowissenschaften, Kognitionswissenschaft
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Biomedizin, Medizinische Forschung, Klinische Studien
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Molekulare Medizin, Zellbiologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Botulinum Toxin as a Clinical Product.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Neuromuscular Disorders.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Autonomic Conditions.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin: Urogenital Disorders Including Overactive Bladder.- Clinical Use of Botulinum Neurotoxins: Pain.- Future Developments: Engineering the Neurotoxin.