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Bifidobacteria are a genus of bacteria that make up a large portion of the microbes found in the human intestines. Known as gut flora, they are necessary for proper digestion. Some dairy producers market strains of Bifidobacteria (B. animalis) in their yogurt products as probiotics,beneficial organisms that assist the body's naturally occurring gut flora. Activa, produced by Dannon, contains a strain of B. animalis, which the company markets as Bifidus Regularis (Bifidus Digestivum in the UK).

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Is botulinum a mutagen or teratogen or carcinogen or is it more than one of those?

Botulinum toxin is not classified as a mutagen, teratogen, or carcinogen. Its primary mechanism of action is through inhibition of nerve signaling, leading to muscle paralysis. It is used therapeutically in controlled doses, such as in Botox injections for cosmetic purposes or to treat certain medical conditions.


What is the strongest super toxin in the entire world?

The strongest known toxin in the world is botulinum toxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is highly potent, with just a few nanograms capable of causing severe illness or death by paralyzing muscles. This neurotoxin is responsible for botulism, a rare but serious illness. Despite its toxicity, it is also used in controlled doses for medical and cosmetic purposes, such as in Botox treatments.


How much Botulinum toxin is enough to kill someone?

The Botulinum toxin, also cosmetically referred to as Botox, is a biotoxin that works by paralyzing muscles in the body (there are many variations of this Toxin, Type A or B, for example). When injected in small amounts, by professionals, in strategically chosen areas of the body (such as the forehead), it paralyzes the surface muscles. This creates an appearance of smoothness/reduced wrinkles. This same toxin, which can be found in undercooked seafood such as clams, can easily kill you if ingested (the toxin paralyzes esophageal and respiratory muscles, causing difficulty in breathing and very often death). A small amount of toxin can kill a person - Botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is unfortunately considered a potential bioweapon, as it is so potent it takes about 75 nanograms to kill a person. Poisoning someone with Botulinum toxin is against the law and falls under the charge of murder.


Is botox an endotoxin or exotoxin?

Botox is an exotoxin. It is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and acts to inhibit neurotransmitter release, leading to a temporary paralysis of muscles.


Why is ''botox'' an effective anti-wrinkle treatment.describe its mechanism of action with reference to the neuromuscular junction?

"Botox" is actually a poison. It prevents muscle movement by preventing the nerve impulse to travel from the neuron across the neuromuscular junction and prevents the muscle from contracting. It is the toxin produced by the microbe that causes botulism.

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Do they make Botox from jellyfish venom?

No, it's from BOtulinum TOXin, hence the name.


What are the chemical components of botox?

Botox is a brand name for a specific formulation of botulinum toxin type A. The active ingredient in Botox is botulinum toxin type A, which is derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The inactive ingredients in Botox may include human albumin and sodium chloride.


What is the correct meaning of botax?

The correct word of botox is Botulinum toxin. They have shortened it down because "Botulinum toxin" is a pretty long name and hard to pronounce sometimes.


Does botox come from dead people?

No, Botox is derived from a purified form of the botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is not derived from human tissue or dead people.


Is snake venom used in botox?

No. Botox contains botulin, which is made by the bacterium Clostrdium botulinum and is the same toxin that causes botulism.


Dr justinus kerner called botulinum toxin sausage poison now known as what?

botox


How is hemifacial spasm treated?

The mainstay of treatment is injection of botulinum toxin to the face, which results in temporary paralysis of selected muscles of facial expression. Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox (Allergen Inc.), is a neuro-toxin.


What is botox made of?

Botox is made from a purified form of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It works by blocking nerve signals in muscles, causing temporary muscle paralysis and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.


What is in botox injections?

Botox is a drug made from a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum called botulinum toxin. It is used medically to treat certain muscular conditions & cosmetically remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. Scientists have estimated that a single gram could kill as many as one million people and a couple of kilos could kill every human on earth. Botox injections are also used to treat such problems as repetitive neck spasms, excessive sweating , overactive bladder and some causes of crossed eyes. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines in some people. Because, Botox is the first drug to utilize botulinum toxin. divinecosmeticsurgery.com


Does botox come from cows?

"Botox" is a trademark brand name for botulinum toxin. It is a protein produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Bacteria, being prokaryote microorganisms, are not generally classified as "animals".


Does Botox breakdown in the Body?

Yes, Botox (botulinum toxin) does break down in the body. Once injected, it works by blocking nerve signals to muscles, leading to temporary paralysis. Over time, the body metabolizes and eliminates the toxin, typically within three to six months, which is why the effects of Botox are not permanent.


What is botox made from?

Botox is short for botulinum toxin, a poison created by a Clostridium botulinum, or the bacterium that causes botulism. It is the most toxic substance known to man. It is a protein, and thus made of the usual elements (carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and additionally sulfur).