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Venom Peptides intermediate

Alpha Conotoxin ImI

alpha-conotoxin-ImI is a conotoxin from cone snail venom with specific ion channel blocking properties.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
alpha-conotoxin-ImI conotoxin venom-peptides

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide Namealpha-conotoxin-ImI
TypeConotoxin
SourceCone snail
Molecular Weight2611 Da

Description

alpha-conotoxin-ImI is a conotoxin from cone snail venom with specific ion channel blocking properties.

Biological Function

This conotoxin plays important roles in:

  • Physiological regulation
  • Therapeutic potential
  • Research applications

Research Significance

alpha-conotoxin-ImI has been studied extensively for its:

  • Mechanism of action
  • Structure-activity relationships
  • Clinical applications
  • Drug development potential

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “alpha-conotoxin-ImI” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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