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Bee Venom Apamin: Peptide Toxin in Pharmacology Reference

Selective SK potassium channel blocker from honeybee venom. This peptide toxin is derived from venom and studied for its pharmacological activity, mechanism ...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
bee-venom potassium-channel neurotoxin

Overview

Selective SK potassium channel blocker from honeybee venom.

Structure

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NameBee Venom Apamin

Mechanism of Action

18-amino acid peptide selectively blocking small-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameBee Venom Apamin
CategoryVenom Peptides

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