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A High Content Imaging Assay for Identification of Botulinum Neurotoxin Inhibitors
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Neurosciences
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Journal JoVE Neurosciences
A High Content Imaging Assay for Identification of Botulinum Neurotoxin Inhibitors

A High Content Imaging Assay for Identification of Botulinum Neurotoxin Inhibitors

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14:10 min

November 14, 2014

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14:10 min
November 14, 2014

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Botulinum neurotoxin is one of the most potent toxins among Category-A biothreat agents, yet a post-exposure therapeutic is not available. The high content imaging approach is a powerful methodology for identifying novel inhibitors as it enables multiparameter screening using biologically relevant motor neurons, the primary target of this toxin.

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