Crotoxin in humans: analysis of the effects on extraocular and facial muscles Crotoxina em humanos: estudo da ação em músculos extraoculares e faciais
PURPOSE: Crotoxin is the main neurotoxin of South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus. The neurotoxic action is characterized by a presynaptic blockade. The purpose of this research is to assess the ability of crotoxin to induce temporary paralysis of extraocular and facial muscles in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-27492012000600002 |