#$%^&*AU2016201040A120160310.pdf#####LYOPHILIZED PREPARATION OF BOTULINUM TOXIN Abstract: The present invention provides a lyophilized preparation of botulinum toxin that does not contain an animal-derived protein-stabilizing agent. The lyophilized preparation of botulinum toxin according to the present invention may maintain botulinum toxin activity and achieve remarkably superior long-term stability even under high-temperature conditions which might occur during storage, transportation, or use of botulinum toxin.