neurotoxin

Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

neu·ro·tox·in

 (no͝or′ō-tŏk′sĭn, nyo͝or′-)
n.
A toxin that damages or destroys nerve tissue.

neu′ro·tox′ic (-tŏk′sĭk) adj.
neu′ro·tox·ic′i·ty (-tŏk-sĭs′ĭ-tē) n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

neurotoxin

(ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɒksɪn)
n
(Biochemistry) any of several natural substances that interfere with the electrical activities of nerves, thus preventing them from functioning
ˌneuroˈtoxic adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

neu•ro•tox•in

(ˈnʊər oʊˌtɒk sɪn, ˈnyʊər-, ˌnʊər oʊˈtɒk-, ˌnyʊər-)

n.
a neurotoxic substance, as rattlesnake venom.
[1900–05]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.neurotoxin - any toxin that affects neural tissues
botulinum toxin - any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
domoic acid - a neurotoxin that is deadly for humans; found in various marine algae
saxitoxin - a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
toxin - a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
kokoi venom - a potent neurotoxin found in a particular frog
tetrodotoxin - a powerful neurotoxin found in the ovaries of pufferfish
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations

neurotoxin

n (Pharm) → Neurotoxin nt (spec), → Nervengift nt
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

neu·ro·tox·in

n. neurotoxina, cualquier toxina que se asienta específicamente sobre tejido nervioso.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
It addresses consultation; neurotoxin preparation, instrumentation, and injection techniques for various problems; and fillers, including anesthesia techniques, injection methods, and techniques for different problems.
"We have discovered a neurotoxin, PMP1, that selectively targets malaria mosquitos, demonstrating that this family of toxins have a much broader host spectrum than previously believed", said Pal Stenmark of Stockholm University and Lund University.
Merz, a Germany-based neurotoxin company, has received European approval for its Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) intended for the symptomatic treatment of chronic sialorrhea (drooling) due to neurological disorders in adult patients, it was reported yesterday.
"Evolus is well capitalized, our sales team is hired and trained, our head-to-head clinical data versus BOTOX(R) is published and we are now on the brink of launching the first new 900kDa neurotoxin to enter the United States in nearly 30 years," said David Moatazedi, president and CEO.
He's regarded as such because he literally found a different purpose for the neurotoxin, botulinum toxin which was originally used to correct Strabismus or cross eyedness back in the 90s.
Allergan has entered an agreement to acquire Bonti, Inc., a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, fast-acting neurotoxin programs for aesthetic and therapeutic applications, for an upfront payment of $195 million and additional potential commercial milestone payments.
18 September 2018 - Ireland-based pharmaceutical company Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) has agreed to acquire California, US-based clinical-stage biotechnology firm Bonti, Inc., focussed on the development and commercialisation of novel, fast-acting neurotoxin programmes for aesthetic and therapeutic applications, the company said..
Based in Newport Beach, CA, Bonti is a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialisation of novel, fast-acting neurotoxin programmess for aesthetic and therapeutic applications.
"This is a unique discovery of a botulinum neurotoxin in a bacterium that is both ubiquitous in animals and a serious problem in human health," says Lebreton.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.