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Venom Peptides intermediate

Bee Venom Apamin

Selective SK potassium channel blocker from honeybee venom.

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

Bee Venom Apamin

Overview

Selective SK potassium channel blocker from honeybee venom.

Structure

PropertyValue
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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