ToxiconPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108745
Gerard E. Francisco , Jörg Wissel , Raphaël Gross , Heather Walker , Francesca Bianchi , Steven Escaldi , Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez , Ganesh Bavikatte , Maximo Zimmerman
{"title":"Identifying and Addressing the Barriers to Spasticity Management Across the Post-Stroke Continuum","authors":"Gerard E. Francisco , Jörg Wissel , Raphaël Gross , Heather Walker , Francesca Bianchi , Steven Escaldi , Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez , Ganesh Bavikatte , Maximo Zimmerman","doi":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108745","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108745","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23289,"journal":{"name":"Toxicon","volume":"271 ","pages":"Article 108745"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145908759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ToxiconPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108730
Nicu Catalin Draghici , Dafin Fior Mureşanu
{"title":"Botulinum Neurotoxin Prophylaxis for Sialorrhea in Dementia: A Case Report on Preventing Recurrent Bronchopneumonia and Improving Clinical Outcomes","authors":"Nicu Catalin Draghici , Dafin Fior Mureşanu","doi":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108730","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108730","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23289,"journal":{"name":"Toxicon","volume":"271 ","pages":"Article 108730"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145908763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ToxiconPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-15DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108953
Patricia Berasain , Antonio Pinto , André Zelanis , Mikaela Cúparo , Silvana Baletta , Santiago Carreira , Charley Staats , Carlos Termignoni , Jolene K. Diedrich , John Yates III , Victor Morais
{"title":"Proteomic and biochemical characterization of Bothrops pubescens (Serpentes: Viperidae) venom","authors":"Patricia Berasain , Antonio Pinto , André Zelanis , Mikaela Cúparo , Silvana Baletta , Santiago Carreira , Charley Staats , Carlos Termignoni , Jolene K. Diedrich , John Yates III , Victor Morais","doi":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108953","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108953","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Bothrops pubescens</em> is a clinically significant viperid snake species in Uruguay, accounting for over 60 cases of human envenomation annually, alongside <em>Bothrops alternatus</em>. Formerly classified within the <em>Bothrops neuwiedi</em> complex, recent taxonomic revisions now restrict its distribution to Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) and Uruguay. This species is not very robust, with a body length ranging from 22 to 92 cm and displays a distinctive dorsolateral pattern consisting of dark brown trapezoidal blotches on each side.</div><div>The venom of <em>B. pubescens</em> exhibits toxicological properties typical of the <em>Bothrops</em> genus, including coagulopathy and severe local tissue damage, which may result in limb amputation in extreme cases. As in other <em>Bothrops</em> species, metalloproteinases are the most abundant toxins, accompanied by high levels of phospholipase A<sub>2</sub>, serine proteases, L-amino acid oxidases, and C-type lectins. Minor venom components include vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), nerve growth factor (NGF), hyaluronidases, and cysteine-rich secretory proteins (CRISPs).</div><div>Recent studies suggest that <em>B. pubescens</em> and <em>B. diporus</em> share a common evolutionary lineage and display highly similar venom compositions. In our study, biochemical and proteomic analyses revealed a venom profile in Uruguayan <em>B. pubescens</em> closely resembling that of <em>B. diporus</em> from Argentina yet differing slightly from <em>B. pubescens</em> specimens in Brazil.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23289,"journal":{"name":"Toxicon","volume":"271 ","pages":"Article 108953"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145775845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ToxiconPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108684
Alexander Balbert , Svetlana Khatkova , Ekaterina Moroshek
{"title":"The Role of Ultrasound Guidance in Botulinum Neurotoxin A Injections for Facial Nerve Neuropathy and Hemifacial Spasm: Improving Efficacy and Safety","authors":"Alexander Balbert , Svetlana Khatkova , Ekaterina Moroshek","doi":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108684","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108684","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23289,"journal":{"name":"Toxicon","volume":"271 ","pages":"Article 108684"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145908641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ToxiconPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108680
Julius Anang
{"title":"Blepharospasm Presenting as Facial Pain and “Sinus” Headache: A Case Series","authors":"Julius Anang","doi":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108680","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108680","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23289,"journal":{"name":"Toxicon","volume":"271 ","pages":"Article 108680"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145908690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ToxiconPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108706
Ron S. Broide , Greg Nicholson , Michelle Cano , Dave Canty , Terry Boodhoo , Amy D. Brideau-Andersen , Mitchell F. Brin
{"title":"Pharmacological Differences Between Botulinum Toxin Type A 900 kDa Complex and 150 kDa Neurotoxin Protein","authors":"Ron S. Broide , Greg Nicholson , Michelle Cano , Dave Canty , Terry Boodhoo , Amy D. Brideau-Andersen , Mitchell F. Brin","doi":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108706","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108706","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23289,"journal":{"name":"Toxicon","volume":"271 ","pages":"Article 108706"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145908720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ToxiconPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108694
Vera Bertsch , Mandana Mirshakkeh , Thomas Gasser , Ebba Lohmann
{"title":"Longitudinal Comparison of BoNT Dose Development Across Different Preparations in Patients With Cervical Dystonia","authors":"Vera Bertsch , Mandana Mirshakkeh , Thomas Gasser , Ebba Lohmann","doi":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108694","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108694","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23289,"journal":{"name":"Toxicon","volume":"271 ","pages":"Article 108694"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145908728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}