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.

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

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