CAJ | 학술논문

Objective. To introduce the properties of Chinese type A botulinum toxin (CBTXA, made by Lanzhou Institute of Biological Products), and its long-term effect for focal dystonia and hemifacial spasm. Method. The purity and recovery of crude and crystalline toxin were tested. Long-term data from 305 patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS), blepharospasm (BS) and cervical dystonia (CD) were evaluated and subgroups of patients received CBTXA injections between 1994 and 2000 in at least six separate treatment sessions, with follow up for 2-8 years. The therapeutic results of the last session CBTXA injections were analyzed in comparison with the first session. Result. CBTXA purity was high[(2.55～2.60)×107D50/mgPr, A260/A280 ≤0.55, high molecular substance accounted for 99.2% of total proteins]. Long term treatment with CBTXA in patients with focal dystonia and HFS was not associated with any decline in benefit, and efficacy may improve slightly with repeat treatments. CBTXA is an excellent long-term treatment of HFS, BS and CD. Conchusion. We conclude that Chinese type A botulinum toxin is of botulinum toxin therapy quality standard according to results obtained from the basic study and long-term clinical applications. The reinjection of CBTXA significantly improves the quality of life of most patients and is a safe, effective and comparatively economical treatment for patients with focal dystonia and HFS.