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  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,652 Views
11 Pages

Effects of OnabotulinumtoxinA on Allodynia and Interictal Burden of Patients with Chronic Migraine

  • Andreas A. Argyriou,
  • Emmanouil V. Dermitzakis,
  • Dimitrios Rikos,
  • Georgia Xiromerisiou,
  • Panagiotis Soldatos,
  • Pantelis Litsardopoulos and
  • Michail Vikelis

15 February 2024

Background: We primarily aimed to ascertain whether treatment with OnabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) might influence the extent of the interictal burden and cutaneous allodynia in patients with chronic migraine (CM). Methods: Seventy CM patients, who receiv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
346 Views
13 Pages

OnabotulinumtoxinA to Prevent Chronic Migraine with Comorbid Bruxism: Real-World Data from the GRASP Study Group

  • Andreas A. Argyriou,
  • Emmanouil V. Dermitzakis,
  • Maria Chondrogianni,
  • Aikaterini Foska,
  • Dimitrios Rikos,
  • Georgia Xiromerisiou,
  • Panagiotis Soldatos,
  • Pantelis Litsardopoulos and
  • Michail Vikelis

3 November 2025

Background: This study, designed by the Greek Research Alliance for the Study of Headache and Pain (GRASP), sought to prospectively examine whether the treatment with two consecutive OnabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) cycles might improve the frequency and s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,002 Views
10 Pages

24 June 2022

Background: We aimed to prospectively assess the role of needle length in improving the tolerability/safety profile of OnabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) for chronic migraine (CM) prophylaxis, with a specific focus on neck pain, based on patients’ body...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,022 Views
12 Pages

Dysphagia and Muscle Weakness Secondary to Botulinum Toxin Type A Treatment of Cervical Dystonia: A Drug Class Analysis of Prescribing Information

  • Khashayar Dashtipour,
  • Han S. Lee,
  • Aaron Ellenbogen,
  • Rashid Kazerooni,
  • Todd M. Gross,
  • David A. Hollander and
  • Conor J. Gallagher

15 October 2024

The first-line management of cervical dystonia (CD) symptoms is intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA). However, a comparison of safety among BoNTAs is difficult because, per regulatory authorities, units of BoNTA activity are not...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
8,075 Views
10 Pages

Does Reduction of Number of Intradetrusor Injection Sites of aboBoNTA (Dysport®) Impact Efficacy and Safety in a Rat Model of Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity?

  • Amélie Huynh Le Maux,
  • Bernadette Pignol,
  • Delphine Behr-Roussel,
  • Jean-Luc Blachon,
  • Pierre-Etienne Chabrier,
  • Sandrine Compagnie,
  • Philippe Picaut,
  • Jacques Bernabé,
  • François Giuliano and
  • Pierre Denys

17 December 2015

Intradetrusor injections of Botulinum toxin A—currently onabotulinumtoxinA—is registered as a second-line treatment to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). The common clinical practice is 30 × 1 mL injections in the detrusor; however, protoc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
6,549 Views
16 Pages

Time Course Analysis of the Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A on Pain and Vasomotor Responses Evoked by Glutamate Injection into Human Temporalis Muscles

  • Larissa Bittencourt Da Silva,
  • Dolarose Kulas,
  • Ali Karshenas,
  • Brian E. Cairns,
  • Flemming W. Bach,
  • Lars Arendt-Nielsen and
  • Parisa Gazerani

10 February 2014

The effect of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) on glutamate-evoked temporalis muscle pain and vasomotor responses was investigated in healthy men and women over a 60 day time course. Subjects participated in a pre-BoNTA session where their respons...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
3,864 Views
7 Pages

Plasma Levels of Oxidative Stress Markers, before and after BoNT/A Treatment, in Chronic Migraine

  • Elisa Dini,
  • Sonia Mazzucchi,
  • Ciro De Luca,
  • Martina Cafalli,
  • Lucia Chico,
  • Annalisa Lo Gerfo,
  • Gabriele Siciliano,
  • Ubaldo Bonuccelli,
  • Filippo Baldacci and
  • Sara Gori

19 October 2019

The pathophysiological mechanisms of migraine transformation are debated. Modifications of plasma oxidative stress biomarkers have been described in chronic migraine. OnabotulintoxinA (BoNT/A) treatment, approved for chronic migraine prophylaxis, pos...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,828 Views
11 Pages

Single OnabotulinumtoxinA Session Add-On to Carbamazepine or Oxcarbazepine in Treatment-Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Series with 24-Week Follow Up

  • Georgia Xiromerisiou,
  • Ioannis C. Lampropoulos,
  • Emmanouil V. Dermitzakis,
  • Michail Vikelis,
  • Chrysoula Marogianni,
  • Dimitrios Mysiris and
  • Andreas A. Argyriou

31 August 2023

We sought to assess the efficacy of combining onabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) as add-on therapy to carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine in treatment-refractory patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) who failed to respond (less than 30% response rate) to adequ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
11,029 Views
13 Pages

Acupoint Injection of Onabotulinumtoxin A for Migraines

  • Min Hou,
  • Jun-Fan Xie,
  • Xiang-Pan Kong,
  • Yi Zhang,
  • Yu-Feng Shao,
  • Can Wang,
  • Wen-Ting Ren,
  • Guang-Fu Cui,
  • Le Xin and
  • Yi-Ping Hou

30 October 2015

Onabotulinumtoxin A (BoNTA) has been reported to be effective in the therapy for migraines. Acupuncture has been used worldwide for the treatment of migraine attacks. Injection of a small amount of drug at acupuncture points is an innovation as compa...

  • Perspective
  • Open Access
2 Citations
16,162 Views
23 Pages

Consensus on the Cosmetic Use of a Novel Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A Product (NEWLUX®) for Facial Expression Muscles: 2024 Guidelines and Discussions by Korean Experts

  • Nark-Kyoung Rho,
  • Gee Young Bae,
  • Moon Seop Choi,
  • Woon-Kyong Chung,
  • Hoon-Young Kim,
  • Hyoung Moon Kim,
  • Hong-Ki Lee,
  • Yong Woo Lee,
  • Wook Oh and
  • Wu-Chul Song

29 January 2025

Background: Botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) is widely used in aesthetic facial rejuvenation medicine. The exponential growth in using BoNTA for cosmetic purposes in Korea necessitates an update to the existing practice guidelines, building upon t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
8,276 Views
8 Pages

Botulinum Toxin Type A Reconstituted with Lidocaine: A Report of 1000 Consecutive Cases

  • Pierfrancesco Bove,
  • Vincenzo Santillo,
  • Giuseppe Colella,
  • Rita Vitagliano,
  • Romolo Fragola,
  • Giorgio Lo Giudice,
  • Nicola Zerbinati,
  • Ivo Ferrieri and
  • Raffaele Rauso

14 May 2021

(1) Background: There is an increasing demand for a reversal of the aging process and, nowadays, more patients are seeking minimally invasive methods instead of surgery to meet this goal. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the predictability of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,156 Views
12 Pages

Recombinant Detoxified Holotoxin as a Potent Candidate Vaccine Against Botulism

  • Zhixin Meng,
  • Chunlin Cheng,
  • Guoqing Xiong,
  • Jiazhen Cui,
  • Yuzhong Feng,
  • Zhili Chen,
  • Yuanyuan Lu,
  • Xuan Huang,
  • Qi Yang and
  • Qi Xin
  • + 1 author

26 February 2025

Vaccination may represent a suitable strategy for preventing botulism. The recombinant expression of toxin functional domains can induce effective immune responses against botulism. This study aims to develop a safe and effective recombinant detoxifi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,092 Views
23 Pages

Preclinical Evidence for the Role of Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) in the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injury

  • Michael Adler,
  • Sabine Pellett,
  • Shashi K. Sharma,
  • Frank J. Lebeda,
  • Zygmunt F. Dembek and
  • Mark A. Mahan

Traumatic peripheral nerve injuries tend to be more common in younger, working age populations and can lead to long-lasting disability. Peripheral nerves have an impressive capacity to regenerate; however, successful recovery after injury depends on...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,236 Views
18 Pages

Computational Modelling Suggests Bacteriostatic Saline Does Not Reverse Botulinum Toxin-Induced Brow Ptosis

  • Eqram Rahman,
  • Alain Michon,
  • Parinitha Rao,
  • A. Q. M. Omar Sharif,
  • William Richard Webb and
  • Jean D. A. Carruthers

7 October 2025

Anecdotal reports have recently circulated suggesting that intramuscular injection of bacteriostatic saline (BS)—which contains benzyl alcohol (BnOH)—can reverse botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA)-induced brow ptosis. Given the well-establish...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,171 Views
13 Pages

Unilateral Hypofunction of the Masseter Leads to Molecular and 3D Morphometric Signs of Atrophy in Ipsilateral Agonist Masticatory Muscles in Adult Mice

  • Julián Balanta-Melo,
  • Andrea Eyquem-Reyes,
  • Noelia Blanco,
  • Walter Vásquez,
  • Kornelius Kupczik,
  • Viviana Toro-Ibacache and
  • Sonja Buvinic

29 September 2023

Mice are commonly used to study mandibular dynamics due to their similarity in chewing cycle patterns with humans. Adult mice treated unilaterally with botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) in the masseter exhibit atrophy of this muscle characterized by an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
44,228 Views
16 Pages

Biphasic Injection for Masseter Muscle Reduction with Botulinum Toxin

  • Fabrizio Chirico,
  • Pierfrancesco Bove,
  • Romolo Fragola,
  • Angelo Cosenza,
  • Nadia De Falco,
  • Giorgio Lo Giudice,
  • Giovanni Audino and
  • Giuseppe Mario Rauso

14 July 2021

Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy (MMH) is a well-known clinical benign condition that is not gender-specific and it can be monolateral or bilateral. Botulinum Toxin type A (BoNTA) injection has been widely described for MMH treatment and non-surgical faci...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,228 Views
10 Pages

An Observational Cross-Sectional Study of Gender and Disability as Determinants of Person-Centered Medicine in Botulinum Neurotoxin Treatment of Upper Motoneuron Syndrome

  • Cristina Maria Del Prete,
  • Mattia Giuseppe Viva,
  • Stefania De Trane,
  • Fabrizio Brindisino,
  • Giovanni Barassi,
  • Alessandro Specchia,
  • Angelo Di Iorio and
  • Raffaello Pellegrino

30 March 2022

The motor behaviour of patients with Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome (UMNS) is characterised by spasticity. The first-line treatment for this clinical condition is Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNTA), but the number and key locations of muscles which need to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,654 Views
9 Pages

21 April 2022

We aimed to provide insights on the role of the circadian time of administration in influencing the efficacy and tolerability/safety profile of OnabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) for chronic migraine (CM) prophylaxis. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
8,780 Views
17 Pages

Sheep Monoclonal Antibodies Prevent Systemic Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxin A1

  • Jean Mukherjee,
  • Chase McCann,
  • Kwasi Ofori,
  • Julia Hill,
  • Karen Baldwin,
  • Charles B. Shoemaker,
  • Peter Harrison and
  • Saul Tzipori

19 December 2012

Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is responsible for causing botulism, a potentially fatal disease characterized by paralysis of skeletal muscle. Existing specific treatments include polyclonal antisera derived from immunized humans or horses. Both prepara...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,152 Views
12 Pages

Content/Potency Assessment of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type-A by Validated Liquid Chromatography Methods and Bioassays

  • Bruna Xavier,
  • Rafaela Ferreira Perobelli,
  • Maurício Elesbão Walter,
  • Francielle Santos da Silva and
  • Sérgio Luiz Dalmora

12 January 2019

Botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BoNTA) is one of the seven different serotypes (A to G) produced by Clostridium botulinum. A stability-indicating size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) method was developed and validated, and the specificity was confirmed b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,519 Views
14 Pages

Botulinum Neurotoxin A4 Has a 1000-Fold Reduced Potency Due to Three Single Amino Acid Alterations in the Protein Receptor Binding Domain

  • William H. Tepp,
  • Marite Bradshaw,
  • Alexander P. Gardner,
  • Rebecca L. Kaufman,
  • Joseph T. Barbieri and
  • Sabine Pellett

Botulinum neurotoxin subtype A4 (BoNT/A4) is ~1000-fold less potent than BoNT/A1. This study addresses the basis for low BoNT/A4 potency. Utilizing BoNT/A1-A4 and BoNT/A4-A1 Light Chain-Heavy Chain (LC-HC) chimeras, HC-A4 was responsible for low BoNT...

  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,911 Views
12 Pages

Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Skin Ulcers: A Review Article

  • Waranaree Winayanuwattikun and
  • Vasanop Vachiramon

14 June 2022

The normal biological wound healing process consists of three precisely and highly programmed phases that require optimal conditions including internal and external factors. Any negative factors that disrupt the sequence or time frame of the healing...

  • Feature Paper
  • Review
  • Open Access
39 Citations
8,534 Views
12 Pages

Botulinum Toxin Type A—A Modulator of Spinal Neuron–Glia Interactions under Neuropathic Pain Conditions

  • Ewelina Rojewska,
  • Anna Piotrowska,
  • Katarzyna Popiolek-Barczyk and
  • Joanna Mika

2 April 2018

Neuropathic pain represents a significant clinical problem because it is a chronic condition often refractory to available therapy. Therefore, there is still a strong need for new analgesics. Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) is used to treat a variety...

  • Hypothesis
  • Open Access
1,832 Views
14 Pages

4 August 2025

Orofacial pain encompasses a spectrum of disorders ranging from musculoskeletal disorders, such as myofascial pain, and temporomandibular disorders to neuropathic situations, such as trigeminal neuralgia and painful post-traumatic trigeminal neuropat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,278 Views
12 Pages

1 February 2024

Intravesical botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections are included in the interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) treatment guidelines. However, the IC phenotype suitable for treatment with BoNT-A has not been clarified. Therefore, we ident...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,601 Views
10 Pages

Memory-Guided Saccades and Non-Motor Symptoms Improve after Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Cervical Dystonia

  • Tihana Gilman Kuric,
  • Zvonimir Popovic,
  • Sara Matosa,
  • Aleksander Sadikov,
  • Vida Groznik,
  • Dejan Georgiev,
  • Alessia Gerbasi,
  • Jagoda Kragujevic,
  • Tea Mirosevic Zubonja and
  • Zdravka Krivdic Dupan
  • + 5 authors

25 September 2024

Background/Objectives: Cervical dystonia (CD) is a condition characterized by involuntary activity of cervical muscles, which is often accompanied by various non-motor symptoms. Recent studies indicate impaired saccadic eye movements in CD. Local adm...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,955 Views
10 Pages

Regional Targeted Subcutaneous Injection of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A in Refractory Chronic Migraine: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

  • Francesco Bono,
  • Maria Rosaria Mazza,
  • Giuseppe Magro,
  • Giorgio Spano,
  • Giovanni Idone,
  • Vincenzo Laterza,
  • Denise Tedeschi,
  • Francesco Pucci,
  • Antonio Gambardella and
  • Alessia Sarica

9 May 2023

In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we evaluated the efficacy of an individualized technique of subcutaneous injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) targeted (SjBoT) to the occipital or trigeminal skin area in non-respond...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
6,647 Views
14 Pages

2 February 2018

(1) Background: The botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) heavy chain (HC) can stimulate the growth of primary motor neurites. (2) Methods: A recombinant BoNT/A HC was injected locally plus interval intrathecal catheter of BoNT/A HC to rats with ipsilateral sem...

  • Review
  • Open Access
81 Citations
13,114 Views
17 Pages

Migraine is the second-most disabling disease worldwide, and the second most common neurological disorder. Attacks can last many hours or days, and consist of multiple symptoms including headache, nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity to stimuli such as...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
947 Views
14 Pages

Development and Functional Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies for Botulinum Neurotoxin Serotype A

  • Jingmei Kang,
  • Qingyu Lv,
  • Wenhua Huang,
  • Hua Jiang,
  • Shan Gao,
  • Qian Li,
  • Decong Kong,
  • Guofen Zhao,
  • Peng Liu and
  • Yongqiang Jiang

14 May 2025

Botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT/A), the most toxic of the seven serotypes produced by Clostridium botulinum, poses significant public health risks because of its involvement in foodborne outbreaks and potential use in bioterrorism. In this stud...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,850 Views
11 Pages

Combined Effects of Isokinetic Training and Botulinum Toxin Type A on Spastic Equinus Foot in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Pilot, Single-blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Nicoletta Cinone,
  • Sara Letizia,
  • Luigi Santoro,
  • Salvatore Facciorusso,
  • Raffaella Armiento,
  • Alessandro Picelli,
  • Maurizio Ranieri and
  • Andrea Santamato

8 April 2019

Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) has been shown effective for poststroke lower limb spasticity. Following injections, a wide range of multidisciplinary approach has been previously provided. The purpose of this pilot, single-blind, randomized controlled tr...

  • Review
  • Open Access
113 Citations
20,305 Views
20 Pages

Best Clinical Practice in Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Children with Cerebral Palsy

  • Walter Strobl,
  • Tim Theologis,
  • Reinald Brunner,
  • Serdar Kocer,
  • Elke Viehweger,
  • Ignacio Pascual-Pascual and
  • Richard Placzek

11 May 2015

Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is considered a safe and effective therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP), especially in the hands of experienced injectors and for the majority of children. Recently, some risks have been noted for children with Gro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,358 Views
10 Pages

Clinical Efficacy of Bladder Neck Injection of Botulinum Toxin A in Treating Neurogenic and Non-Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunctions Due to Bladder Neck Dysfunction

  • Yu-Shuang Lee,
  • Yu-Khun Lee,
  • Tien-Lin Chang,
  • Cheng-Ling Lee,
  • Sheng-Fu Chen,
  • Jia-Fong Jhang,
  • Yuan-Hong Jiang and
  • Hann-Chorng Kuo

6 June 2025

Bladder neck dysfunction (BND) is a pathophysiology associated with voiding dysfunction in patients with neurogenic or non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction. Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection is a minimally invasive alternative for treating bladder o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,199 Views
11 Pages

Association of Long-Term Treatment by Botulinum Neurotoxins and Occupational Therapy with Subjective Physical Status in Patients with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia

  • Toyohiro Hamaguchi,
  • Masahiro Abo,
  • Kai Murata,
  • Mari Kenmoku,
  • Izumi Yoshizawa,
  • Atsushi Ishikawa,
  • Makoto Suzuki,
  • Naoki Nakaya and
  • Kensuke Taguchi

2 August 2019

The short-term effects of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) treatment in stroke patients with upper extremity are well established. This study examined the association between the recovery of motor function of the upper extremity with subjective physic...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
9,863 Views
42 Pages

The Role of Botulinum Toxin Type-A in Spasticity: Research Trends from a Bibliometric Analysis

  • Salvatore Facciorusso,
  • Stefania Spina,
  • Alessandro Picelli,
  • Alessio Baricich,
  • Gerard E. Francisco,
  • Franco Molteni,
  • Jörg Wissel and
  • Andrea Santamato

9 April 2024

Botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A) has emerged as a key therapeutic agent for the management of spasticity. This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric and visual analysis of research concerning BoNT-A treatment of spasticity to elucidate current t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
8,216 Views
13 Pages

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Three Approaches for Botulinum Toxin Injection into Tibialis Posterior Muscle in Chronic Stroke Patients with Equinovarus Foot: An Observational Study

  • Stefania Spina,
  • Salvatore Facciorusso,
  • Chiara Botticelli,
  • Domenico Intiso,
  • Maurizio Ranieri,
  • Antonio Colamaria,
  • Pietro Fiore,
  • Chiara Ciritella,
  • François Genêt and
  • Andrea Santamato

22 November 2021

Spastic equinovarus (SEV) foot deformity is commonly observed in patients with post-stroke spasticity. Tibialis posterior (TP) is a common target for botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A) injection, as a first-line treatment in non-fixed SEV deformity. For...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,257 Views
22 Pages

The 25 kDa HCN Domain of Clostridial Neurotoxins Is Indispensable for Their Neurotoxicity

  • Julian Deppe,
  • Jasmin Weisemann,
  • Stefan Mahrhold and
  • Andreas Rummel

26 November 2020

The extraordinarily potent clostridial neurotoxins (CNTs) comprise tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT) and the seven established botulinum neurotoxin serotypes (BoNT/A-G). They are composed of four structurally independent domains: the roles of the catalytical...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,062 Views
13 Pages

Background/Objectives: This study explores how children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their parents experience botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) treatment, focusing on emotional and procedural challenges and communication within the triad of children, p...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
11,905 Views
15 Pages

Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin-A Injections into the Masseter Muscle for Both Medical and Aesthetic Purposes

  • Marius Nicolae Popescu,
  • Cristina Beiu,
  • Carmen Andrada Iliescu,
  • Andreea Racoviță,
  • Mihai Berteanu,
  • Mădălina Gabriela Iliescu,
  • Ana Maria Alexandra Stănescu,
  • Diana Sabina Radaschin and
  • Liliana Gabriela Popa

24 September 2024

With the increasing use of Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections in the masseter muscles for both medical and aesthetic purposes, there is a constant need to continually enhance the efficacy of these treatments and reduce the risk of potential a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
8,909 Views
14 Pages

20 July 2017

Botulinum toxins (BoNTs), of which there are seven serotypes, are among the most potent neurotoxins, with serotypes A, B and E causing human botulism. Antitoxins form the first line of treatment for botulism, and functional, highly sensitive in vitro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,035 Views
19 Pages

The Neuroregenerative Effects of IncobotulinumtoxinA (Inco/A) in a Nerve Lesion Model of the Rat

  • Oscar Sánchez-Carranza,
  • Wojciech Danysz,
  • Klaus Fink,
  • Maarten Ruitenberg,
  • Andreas Gravius and
  • Jens Nagel

The use of Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) to treat peripheral neuropathic pain from nerve injury has garnered interest for its long-lasting effects and safety. This study examined the effects of IncobotulinumtoxinA (Inco/A), a BoNT/A variant without...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
17 Citations
14,294 Views
24 Pages

21 January 2022

Improvements in Botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A) aesthetic treatments have been jeopardized by the simplistic statement: “BoNT-A treats wrinkles”. BoNT-A monotherapy relating to wrinkles is, at least, questionable. The BoNT-A mechanism of...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,216 Views
22 Pages

BoNT/A in the Urinary Bladder—More to the Story than Silencing of Cholinergic Nerves

  • Hodan Ibrahim,
  • Jacquie Maignel,
  • Fraser Hornby,
  • Donna Daly and
  • Matthew Beard

12 January 2022

Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT/A) is an FDA and NICE approved second-line treatment for overactive bladder (OAB) in patients either not responsive or intolerant to anti-cholinergic drugs. BoNT/A acts to weaken muscle contraction by blocking release of th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
2,830 Views
14 Pages

Searching for the Predictors of Response to BoNT-A in Migraine Using Machine Learning Approaches

  • Daniele Martinelli,
  • Maria Magdalena Pocora,
  • Roberto De Icco,
  • Marta Allena,
  • Gloria Vaghi,
  • Grazia Sances,
  • Gloria Castellazzi and
  • Cristina Tassorelli

29 May 2023

OnabotulinumtoxinA (BonT-A) reduces migraine frequency in a considerable portion of patients with migraine. So far, predictive characteristics of response are lacking. Here, we applied machine learning (ML) algorithms to identify clinical characteris...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,396 Views
11 Pages

BoNT/A1 Secondary Failure for the Treatment of Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity: An Ex Vivo Functional Study

  • Jacquie Maignel,
  • Vincent Martin,
  • Rana Assaly,
  • Mathieu L. Vogt,
  • Kevin Retailleau,
  • Fraser Hornby,
  • Alexandra Laugerotte,
  • Stéphane Lezmi,
  • Pierre Denys and
  • Johannes Krupp
  • + 1 author

21 January 2022

Management of neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) remains a clinical priority to improve patients’ quality of life and prevent dramatic urological complications. Intradetrusor injection of onabotulinumtoxinA (BoNT/A1, botulinum neurotoxin A1...

  • Article
  • Open Access
541 Views
20 Pages

Functional Effects of BoNT-A Application in Masseter Muscle in Patients with Symptoms of Bruxism

  • Krystian Matusz,
  • Artur Drużdż,
  • Natalie Górna,
  • Mariusz Glapiński,
  • Małgorzata Gałczyńska-Rusin,
  • Agata Czajka-Jakubowska,
  • Michał Michalak and
  • Agnieszka Przystańska

31 October 2025

Bruxism, defined as a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible, is a prevalent behavior affecting up to 22% of adults worldwide. While traditionally viewed as a diso...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,253 Views
21 Pages

A Novel Catalytically Inactive Construct of Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) Directly Inhibits Visceral Sensory Signalling

  • Hodan Ibrahim,
  • Kevin Retailleau,
  • Fraser Hornby,
  • Jacquie Maignel,
  • Matthew Beard and
  • Donna Marie Daly

7 January 2024

Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) is a potent neurotoxin that silences cholinergic neurotransmission through the cleavage of the synaptic protein SNAP-25. Previous studies have shown that, in addition to its paralytic effects, BoNT/A can inhibit sensor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
475 Views
14 Pages

Antibody-Integrated Solid-to-Gel Microfilm for Protection Against Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A

  • Ji-Hwan Ha,
  • Sohee Jeon,
  • Yun-Woo Lee,
  • Soon Hyoung Hwang,
  • Byung-Ho Kang,
  • Young Jo Song,
  • Ji-Su Lim,
  • Hyunbeen Kim,
  • Yoosik Yoon and
  • Jun-Ho Jeong

27 September 2025

Antibodies are indispensable for protection against biological toxins and pathogens, yet their conventional liquid formulations impose severe constraints, including dosing inaccuracy caused by residual fluid remaining in the syringe and limited user...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
7,556 Views
12 Pages

4 March 2023

Owing to the diverse treatment outcomes after a botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection to the external sphincter, this study aimed to develop a new technique: an ultrasound-guided BoNT-A external sphincter injection. This single-center prospective coho...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,078 Views
25 Pages

1 October 2024

Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) is a bacterial protein that has proven to be a valuable pharmaceutical in therapeutic indications and aesthetic medicine. One major concern is the formation of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) to the core BoNT/A protein....

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