Neurotoxin < CONFIRMED >

: High-potency toxins like Botulinum neurotoxin (produced by Clostridium botulinum ) block the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that tells muscles to contract. This results in flaccid paralysis, which can be fatal if it affects respiratory muscles.

: Some recreational drugs (alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine) and certain chemotherapeutic agents exhibit neurotoxic properties. Clinical and Aesthetic Applications neurotoxin

: Includes bacterial toxins (botulism, tetanus), animal venoms (snakes, scorpions), and certain plant compounds. : High-potency toxins like Botulinum neurotoxin (produced by

Neurotoxins are found in a variety of natural and synthetic forms: animal venoms (snakes

Neurotoxins operate by attacking the cellular and molecular machinery of the nervous system: