Can Latrotoxin treat botulism poisoning?

The potential for LTX to antagonize botulinum poisoning was evaluated in embryonic stem cell-derived neurons (ESNs), using a novel screening assay designed around the kinetics of BoNT/A activation. ... Similarly, recovery from BoNT intoxication can also be expedited by nerve crush treatment [26,27]. read more

Antitoxins: The main treatment for botulism is a medication called an antitoxin. It interferes with the toxin your bloodstream. This medication can often help stop symptoms from getting worse. read more

Doctors treat botulism with a drug called an antitoxin. The toxin attacks the body’s nerves, and the antitoxin prevents it from causing any more harm. It does not heal the damage the toxin has already done. read more