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Alpha cobratoxin: Structure, Function, and Significance
Alpha-cobratoxin is a potent postsynaptic neurotoxin from cobra venom that blocks nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
alpha-cobratoxin three-finger toxin venom-peptides naja-kaouthia
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | alpha-cobratoxin |
| Type | Three-finger toxin |
| Source | Naja kaouthia |
| Sequence | LIRCNCPRY |
| Molecular Weight | 1201.4 Da |
Description
Alpha-cobratoxin is a potent postsynaptic neurotoxin from cobra venom that blocks nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Biological Function
Alpha-cobratoxin is a potent postsynaptic neurotoxin from cobra venom that blocks nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Research Significance
This three-finger toxin has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “alpha-cobratoxin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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