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Venom Peptides intermediate

JzTx 5

JzTx-5 is a spider venom peptide with specific ion channel or receptor blocking properties.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
JzTx-5 spider toxin venom-peptides

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide NameJzTx-5
TypeSpider toxin
SourceSpider
Molecular Weight5051 Da

Description

JzTx-5 is a spider venom peptide with specific ion channel or receptor blocking properties.

Biological Function

This spider toxin plays important roles in:

  • Physiological regulation
  • Therapeutic potential
  • Research applications

Research Significance

JzTx-5 has been studied extensively for its:

  • Mechanism of action
  • Structure-activity relationships
  • Clinical applications
  • Drug development potential

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “JzTx-5” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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