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Stonustoxin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Stonustoxin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
fish-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Stonustoxin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Stonefish (Synanceia horrida).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Stonustoxin |
| Sequence | Heterodimeric protein (alpha and beta subunits) |
| Length | ~700 amino acids (total) |
| Molecular Weight | 148,000 Da (holoprotein) |
| Source | Stonefish (Synanceia horrida) |
| Category | Fish Venom |
Mechanism of Action
Pore-forming toxin; creates cation-selective channels in cell membranes; causes neuromuscular blockade
Bioactivity
Lethal neuromuscular toxicity, hemolysis, edema, intense pain
Therapeutic Potential
Research tool for ion channel studies, pain pathway elucidation, anti-venom development
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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