Venom Peptides intermediate
Cone Snail Drug Discovery: Comprehensive Peptide Reference
Cone snail venom as source of novel therapeutics including ziconotide. This peptide toxin is derived from venom and studied for its pharmacological activity,...
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
conotoxin drug-discovery therapeutic
Overview
Cone snail venom as source of novel therapeutics including ziconotide.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cone Snail Drug Discovery |
Mechanism of Action
Conus venoms contain thousands of bioactive peptides for drug development.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cone Snail Drug Discovery |
| Category | Venom Peptides |
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