Venom Peptides intermediate
Mu Conotoxin GIIIC
mu-conotoxin-GIIIC is a conotoxin from cone snail venom with specific ion channel blocking properties.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
mu-conotoxin-GIIIC conotoxin venom-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | mu-conotoxin-GIIIC |
| Type | Conotoxin |
| Source | Cone snail |
| Molecular Weight | 2070 Da |
Description
mu-conotoxin-GIIIC is a conotoxin from cone snail venom with specific ion channel blocking properties.
Biological Function
This conotoxin plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
mu-conotoxin-GIIIC has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “mu-conotoxin-GIIIC” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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