Maurotoxin

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Maurotoxin Structure
Maurotoxin structure
Common Name Maurotoxin
CAS Number 188240-41-7 Molecular Weight 3612.19
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C145H232N46O46S8 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Maurotoxin


Maurotoxin is a 34-residue and four disulde-bridged toxin that can be isolated from the chactoid scorpion (Scorpio maurus). Maurotoxin inhibits the Shaker potassium channels (ShB) K+ current with an IC50 of 2 nM[1][2].

 Names

Name Maurotoxin

 Maurotoxin Biological Activity

Description Maurotoxin is a 34-residue and four disulde-bridged toxin that can be isolated from the chactoid scorpion (Scorpio maurus). Maurotoxin inhibits the Shaker potassium channels (ShB) K+ current with an IC50 of 2 nM[1][2].
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References

[1]. Bende NS, et al. A distinct sodium channel voltage-sensor locus determines insect selectivity of the spider toxin Dc1a. Nat Commun. 2014 Jul 11;5:4350.  

[2]. Castle NA, et al. Maurotoxin: a potent inhibitor of intermediate conductance Ca2+-activated potassium channels. Mol Pharmacol. 2003 Feb;63(2):409-18.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C145H232N46O46S8
Molecular Weight 3612.19
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