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Mechanism comparison
Botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin): Blocks acetylcholine release from nerve terminals preventing muscle contraction signal. Causes temporary muscle paralysis (3-6 months typically). Requires injection directly into target muscles. Effects confined to inj
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- Botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin): Blocks acetylcholine release from nerve terminals preventing muscle contraction signal. Causes temporary muscle paralysis (3-6 months typically). Requires injection directly into target muscles. Effects confined to injected areas.
- Syn-Ake peptide: Blocks acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells preventing response to contraction signals. Causes muscle relaxation rather than paralysis, allowing some movement. Applied topically penetrating skin to reach muscle tissue. Effects localized to application areas.
- Both interfere with neuromuscular transmission but at different points in the pathway.