α-Conotoxin RgIA

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
876728-23-3

[ Name ]:
α-Conotoxin RgIA

Biological Activity

[Description]:

α-Conotoxin RgIA (α-RgIA) is a specific α9α10 nAChR antagonist. α-Conotoxin RgIA can be obtained from Conus regius venom. α-Conotoxin RgIA can be used in the study of neurological diseases[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel >> nAChR
Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> nAChR
Research Areas >> Neurological Disease

[References]

[1]. Ellison M, et al. Alpha-RgIA: a novel conotoxin that specifically and potently blocks the alpha9alpha10 nAChR. Biochemistry. 2006 Feb 7;45(5):1511-7.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C59H95N25O18S4

[ Molecular Weight ]:
1570.80

Related Compounds