Zhantleuova, A. orcid.org/0009-0001-2879-5648, Leese, C., Andreou, A.P. et al. (3 more authors) (2024) Recent developments in engineering non-paralytic botulinum molecules for therapeutic applications. Toxins, 16 (4). 175. ISSN 2072-6651
Abstract
This review discusses the expanding application of botulinum neurotoxin in treating neurological conditions. The article specifically explores novel approaches to using non-paralytic botulinum molecules. These new molecules, such as BiTox or el-iBoNT, offer an alternative for patients who face limitations in using paralytic forms of botulinum neurotoxin due to concerns about muscle function loss. We highlight the research findings that confirm not only the effectiveness of these molecules but also their reduced paralytic effect. We also discuss a potential cause for the diminished paralytic action of these molecules, specifically changes in the spatial parameters of the new botulinum molecules. In summary, this article reviews the current research that enhances our understanding of the application of new botulinum neurotoxins in the context of common conditions and suggests new avenues for developing more efficient molecules.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
Keywords: | botulinum neurotoxin; efficacy; non-paralytic molecules; safety; treatment; Humans; Botulinum Toxins; Animals; Protein Engineering; Nervous System Diseases |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > School of Biosciences (Sheffield) > Department of Biomedical Science (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 08 May 2024 09:15 |
Last Modified: | 08 May 2024 09:15 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | MDPI AG |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3390/toxins16040175 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:212312 |