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Phrixotoxin 1: Peptide Toxin in Pharmacology Reference

phrixotoxin-1 is a spider venom peptide with specific ion channel or receptor blocking properties. This peptide toxin is derived from venom and studied for i...

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide Namephrixotoxin-1
TypeSpider toxin
SourceSpider
Molecular Weight4406 Da

Description

phrixotoxin-1 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

phrixotoxin-1 has been studied extensively for its:

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

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “phrixotoxin-1” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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