What specific effect does botulinum toxin have on neurons? If we could specifically focus botulinum toxin effect on a neuron which generates IPSPs in a second neuron, what would be a potential outcome for the second neuron?
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It works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, from the presynaptic neuron. Acetylcholine is responsible for transmitting signals between neurons, including inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs). Show more…
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