Venom Peptides intermediate
Sigma Conotoxin GVIA
sigma-conotoxin-GVIA is a conotoxin from cone snail venom with specific ion channel blocking properties.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
sigma-conotoxin-GVIA conotoxin venom-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | sigma-conotoxin-GVIA |
| Type | Conotoxin |
| Source | Cone snail |
| Molecular Weight | 1454 Da |
Description
sigma-conotoxin-GVIA 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
sigma-conotoxin-GVIA has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “sigma-conotoxin-GVIA” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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