IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin): background, mechanism of action, and manufacturing. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • IncobotulinumtoxinA is the third botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) to be approved for aesthetic use in the United States. This article introduces the new product with an overview of clinical applications and a discussion of the neurotoxin's molecular structure. The role and clinical relevance of complexing proteins in BoNTA products are discussed. Finally, incobotulinumtoxinA's mechanism of action is described.

publication date

  • March 1, 2013

Research

keywords

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
  • Face
  • Neurotransmitter Agents
  • Rejuvenation

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84883024557

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1177/1090820X12474633

PubMed ID

  • 23515195

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 33

issue

  • 1 Suppl