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Venom Peptides intermediate

Omega-Conotoxin GVIA

N-type calcium channel blocker from Conus geographus with high selectivity.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
conotoxin calcium-channel neurotoxin

Omega-Conotoxin GVIA

Overview

N-type calcium channel blocker from Conus geographus with high selectivity.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOmega-Conotoxin GVIA

Mechanism of Action

Irreversible N-type channel blocker used as pharmacological tool for calcium channel studies.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameOmega-Conotoxin GVIA
CategoryVenom Peptides

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