MadSci Network: Biochemistry
Query:

Subject: What enzyme does Botox inhibit in a muscle contraction?

Date: Tue Nov 4 12:14:29 2003
Posted by Sharon
Grade level: teacher/prof School: RCCC
City: Concord State/Province: NC Country: USA
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 1067969669.Bc
Message:

I recently read a newspaper article stating that Botox injections inhibited the 
production of an enzyme that causes muscle contraction.  I am unaware of an 
enzyme involved.  Could they be referring to Ach which acts as a 
neurotransmitter?  Did I miss something in my undergrad studies? :)

Thanks
sda


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