IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin): background, mechanism of action, and manufacturing

Aesthet Surg J. 2013 Mar;33(1 Suppl):18S-22S. doi: 10.1177/1090820X12474633.

Abstract

IncobotulinumtoxinA is the third botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) to be approved for aesthetic use in the United States. This article introduces the new product with an overview of clinical applications and a discussion of the neurotoxin's molecular structure. The role and clinical relevance of complexing proteins in BoNTA products are discussed. Finally, incobotulinumtoxinA's mechanism of action is described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / chemistry
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / pharmacology
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
  • Face*
  • Humans
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / chemistry
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / pharmacology
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Rejuvenation*
  • Torticollis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
  • incobotulinumtoxinA