AmmTX3
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AmmTX3, produced by Androctonus mauretanicus, is a scorpion toxin of the α-KTX15 subfamily. The toxin is known for its ability to act as a specific Kv4 channel blocker, and thereby reducing the A-type potassium current through this channel.
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Superfamily | Short scorpion toxins |
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Family | Scorpion toxins |
Subfamily | α-KTX15 |
Amino acid | ZIETNKKCQGGSCASVCRKVIGVAAGKCINGRCVCYP[1] |
Molecular weight | 3823.5 Da |
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