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Venom Peptides intermediate

Charybdotoxin: Peptide Toxin in Pharmacology Reference

Potassium channel blocker from scorpion venom with broad Kv channel activity. This peptide toxin is derived from venom and studied for its pharmacological ac...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
scorpion-toxin potassium-channel neurotoxin

Overview

Potassium channel blocker from scorpion venom with broad Kv channel activity.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameCharybdotoxin

Mechanism of Action

37-amino acid peptide blocking multiple voltage-gated potassium channel subtypes.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameCharybdotoxin
CategoryVenom Peptides

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