0
One example is Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium produces the infamous "Botox" we all hear about. The botulinum toxin causes flaccid paralysis, thus muscles cannot contract because acetylcholine is not able to be released into the synapse from the pre-synaptic vessicle and bind to the post-synaptic vessicle. Therefore the muscles cannot contract. Botox injections use this incredibly potent toxin in excedingly small amounts injected into the muscles of the face to prevent contraction, thus those wrinkles cannot be seen if you can't use your muscles. The opposite is the tetanospasmin toxin also from Clostridium bacterium (Clostridium tetani) that causes spastic paralysis (often reffered to as lock jaw). This occurs from the inability to prevent or stop muscle contraction by inhibition of inhibitory neurotransmitters such as GABA and glycine.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
The uses of electro magnetic waves in medicine?
The uses of electro magnetic waves in medicine?
What are the uses of isotonic preparations?
These solutions are used in medicine.
What type of medicine use isotopes?
Some imaging uses radioactive isotopes to see various parts of the body.
Do bacteria grow on your toothbrush?
Yes. However if you make sure the toothbrush completely air dries between uses the bacterial growth will be limited to safe levels.
Why does a bacterial culture in a glucose-peptide medium cause the pH to increase?
The metabolism of the peptides (as the baterial culture uses them) causes the production of ammonia, which increases the pH.
What are the practical uses of biology?
Scientific research, medicine, surgery, veterinary work. A good knowledge of the human anatomy is also quite beneficial in combat.
Discuss the beneficial uses of bacterial toxins in medicine?
In molecular biology the B protein from Cholera toxin is used to identify gangliosides (an important class of biological compounds) visually with a microscope. This enables researchers to perform advanced experiments on many different diseases. Many promising drugs for treatment of brain disorders are rendered ineffective because they can not get past the "blood-brain barrier". Within the last month, researchers reported that they have been able to use a toxin from Rabies to successfully administer a drug of their choice into brain tissue. (Rabies is a virus not a bacteria though...)
Is using marijuana for medical uses cheaper than other medicine with the same usage?
Yes, and it has many beneficial factors too, like feeling nice and chill......... and hungry.
The uses of electro magnetic waves in medicine?
The uses of electro magnetic waves in medicine?
What are some beneficial uses for bacteria?
Vaccines
What are the different types of medicine?
Well one type of medicine is Homeopathy medicine which uses herbs, conventional medicine and alternative medicine.
Who uses medicine?
pharmacy makes and sells medicine
What is the difference between herbal and synthetic medicine?
herbal medicine uses herbal leaf while synthetic uses drugs
Does Alcohol Have Any Beneficial Uses?
deutsch courage mateys
What are the uses of Cinnoline?
use as medicine
What are uses of medicine dropper?
for drope
Is tobacco used for medicine?
No. Unlike cannabis, tobacco has no known uses in modern medicine.
