Molecular Aspects of Botulinum Neurotoxin

Currently, there are tremendous advances being made in understanding the basic science of both the structure and function of botulinum neurotoxins. This knowledge is opening up opportunities in regard to both therapeutic uses and treatment and protection options for civil and bio-defense application...

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Other Authors: Foster, Keith A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
Series:Current Topics in Neurotoxicity
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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