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Venom Peptides intermediate

Iberiotoxin: Peptide Toxin in Pharmacology Reference

Highly selective BK potassium channel blocker from scorpion Buthus tamulus. This peptide toxin is derived from venom and studied for its pharmacological acti...

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scorpion-toxin potassium-channel selective

Overview

Highly selective BK potassium channel blocker from scorpion Buthus tamulus.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameIberiotoxin

Mechanism of Action

Selective blockade of large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameIberiotoxin
CategoryVenom Peptides

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