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Bladder Botulinum Toxin
Author(s) -
CHUANG YaoChi,
KUO HannChorng,
CHANCELLOR Michael B
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
luts: lower urinary tract symptoms
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.451
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 1757-5672
pISSN - 1757-5664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1757-5672.2009.00022.x
Subject(s) - overactive bladder , interstitial cystitis , botulinum neurotoxin , botulinum toxin , neurotoxin , medicine , toxin , neurotransmission , inflammation , pharmacology , neuroscience , anesthesia , biology , pathology , urinary system , receptor , microbiology and biotechnology , alternative medicine
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is well–known for its ability to modulate neurotransmission and treat muscular hypercontractility. In addition, recent studies also suggest that BoNT affects the modulation of sensory function and inflammation. We hereby review the mechanism by which it modulates overactive bladder and interstitial cystitis.