Venom Peptides intermediate
Conotoxin mriia: Structure, Function, and Significance
Ziconotide (Prialt) is derived from omega-conotoxin MVIIA. It is an FDA-approved non-opioid analgesic for severe chronic pain.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | conotoxin-mriia |
| Type | Conotoxin |
| Source | Conus magus |
| Sequence | CCYPTSCNKSC |
| Molecular Weight | 1218.6 Da |
Description
Ziconotide (Prialt) is derived from omega-conotoxin MVIIA. It is an FDA-approved non-opioid analgesic for severe chronic pain.
Biological Function
Ziconotide (Prialt) is derived from omega-conotoxin MVIIA. It is an FDA-approved non-opioid analgesic for severe chronic pain.
Research Significance
This conotoxin has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “conotoxin-mriia” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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