Each of the Following is True About Botulinum Toxin (Botox)except

Question

Each of the following is true about botulinum toxin (Botox)except
A)The toxin is one of the most potent toxins known.
B)Botox is a SNARE protein.
C)It can be used therapeutically to stop muscle spasms.
D)It has been used to remove wrinkles caused by muscle contractions.
E)It has potential use as a migraine headache treatment.

Accepted Answer

Botox is not a SNARE protein; it acts by cleaving SNARE proteins, which are essential for neurotransmitter release, thereby inhibiting muscle contractions.