Venom Peptides intermediate
Erinaceins
erinaceins is a snake venom peptide toxin with specific pharmacological activity.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
erinaceins snake toxin venom-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | erinaceins |
| Type | Snake toxin |
| Source | Snake venom |
| Molecular Weight | 14197 Da |
Description
erinaceins is a snake venom peptide toxin with specific pharmacological activity.
Biological Function
This snake toxin plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
erinaceins has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “erinaceins” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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