Venom Peptides intermediate
Conotoxin gviiia: Structure, Function, and Significance
Omega-conotoxin GVIIIA is a potent N-type calcium channel blocker from cone snail venom, used as a research tool for studying pain pathways.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | conotoxin-gviiia |
| Type | Conotoxin |
| Source | Conus geographus |
| Sequence | CCNOPKWCD |
| Molecular Weight | 1056.2 Da |
Description
Omega-conotoxin GVIIIA is a potent N-type calcium channel blocker from cone snail venom, used as a research tool for studying pain pathways.
Biological Function
Omega-conotoxin GVIIIA is a potent N-type calcium channel blocker from cone snail venom, used as a research tool for studying pain pathways.
Research Significance
This conotoxin has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “conotoxin-gviiia” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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