Charybdotoxin

August 26th, 2008 by

Charybdotoxin (CTX) is a 37 amino acid neurotoxin from the venom of the scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus hebraeus that blocks calcium-activated potassium channels. This blockade causes hyperexcitability of the nervous system.
Contents

1 Chemical properties
2 Mode of action
3 Treatment
4 References

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Chemical properties
Scorpions such as the deathstalker paralyse their prey by injecting a potent mix of peptide toxins.

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