Botulinum toxin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Dragon
gptkbp:administeredBy injection
gptkbp:antidote antitoxin
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:U.S._Food_and_Drug_Administration
gptkbp:CASNumber 93384-43-1 (Type A)
gptkbp:category gptkb:protein
bacterial toxin
neuroparalytic agent
gptkbp:class biological weapon
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Emile_van_Ermengem
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1895
gptkbp:effect 3-6 months
causes muscle paralysis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Botulinum toxin
gptkbp:LD50 estimated 1 ng/kg intravenously
estimated 3 ng/kg inhaled
estimated 70 μg for average adult
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Botox
gptkb:Myobloc
gptkb:Dysport
gptkb:Jeuveau
gptkb:Xeomin
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits acetylcholine release
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Clostridium_botulinum
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:riskFactor botulism
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intramuscular
subcutaneous
intradermal
gptkbp:sideEffect respiratory problems
difficulty swallowing
muscle weakness
allergic reaction
dry mouth
flu-like symptoms
drooping eyelids
gptkbp:structure gptkb:protein
gptkbp:toxicity highly toxic
gptkbp:type G
A
B
C
D
E
F
gptkbp:UNII Q3ZBG6X2QY (Type A)
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of cervical dystonia
treatment of chronic migraine
treatment of muscle spasms
treatment of strabismus
cosmetic treatment
treatment of hyperhidrosis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Biological_Weapons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5