{"id":38095,"date":"2023-05-27T19:27:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T02:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/?p=38095"},"modified":"2023-05-28T01:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-28T08:19:42","slug":"a-study-from-the-university-of-queensland-botox-could-be-a-lifesaver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/a-study-from-the-university-of-queensland-botox-could-be-a-lifesaver\/","title":{"rendered":"A study from the University of Queensland: Botox could be a lifesaver"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_38106\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38106\" class=\"wp-image-38106 size-new-size2\" src=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus-600x416.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus-600x416.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus-1536x1064.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus-380x263.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strabismus.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prof. Meunier explained that Botox was initially created to treat strabismus in the eyes, but it now treats migraines, chronic pain, and spasticity.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the public knows about Botox comes from photos of the emotionless faces of the rich and famous; nevertheless, a new study from the University of Queensland suggests that Botox may actually save a life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mechanism through which Botox, a medication derived from lethal biological material, reaches brain cells has been discovered by researchers at the University of Queensland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The molecular mechanism through which Botulinum neurotoxin type-A, more commonly known as Botox, enters neurons has been discovered by researchers Professor Frederic Meunier and Dr. Merja Joensuu of the University of Queensland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Professor Meunier stated, &#8220;By applying super-resolution microscopy, we were able to demonstrate that a receptor called synaptotagmin 1 binds to two other well-characterized clostridial neurotoxin receptors to form a minute complex that sits on the plasma membrane of neurons.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSynaptic vesicles, which contain neurotransmitters necessary for proper neuronal communication, are invaded by the toxin after it has successfully hijacked this complex.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBotox interferes with the communication between nerves and muscle cells, resulting in paralysis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A successful botulism treatment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result of this discovery, new pharmaceutical targets for the treatment of botulism can be sought. Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBy blocking connections between any two of the three receptors, we may prevent the deadly poisons from entering neurons and thereby reverse our discovery that this complex allows for toxin internalization.\u201d Prof. Meunier remarked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botox was first created as a treatment for strabismus in the eyes, but it has now been discovered to be effective against migraines, chronic pain, and spasticity disorders as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is now well-known as a wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic treatment and is commonly used in plastic operations. In addition, it is regularly utilized in plastic surgeries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The muscle-relaxing effects of the neurotoxin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Joensuu said that in the past, it had been challenging to identify the specific mechanism by which the toxin worked to relax the muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Joensuu claims that clostridial neurotoxins are among the most powerful protein toxins associated\u00a0with humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt this point, we have a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which these toxins are taken up by neurons and cause intoxication at amounts that are important from a therapeutic standpoint.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentox helps medical and cosmetic practitioners learn how to administer Botox effectively and safely. You can enroll in a seminar at any one of our many convenient U.S. locations, or study with us online in real-time or at your own pace. Our live courses can be found at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/live-courses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/dentox.com\/live-courses\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and our virtual courses can be found at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dentox.com\/all-courses\/botox-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/dentox.com\/all-courses\/botox-training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What the public knows about Botox comes from photos of the emotionless faces of the rich and famous; nevertheless, a new study from the University of Queensland suggests that Botox may actually save a life. 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