Hanatoxin
Toxin found in tarantula venom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hanatoxin is a toxin found in the venom of the Grammostola spatulata tarantula.[2] The toxin is mostly known for inhibiting the activation of voltage-gated potassium channels, most specifically Kv4.2 and Kv2.1, by raising its activation threshold. [3]
Quick Facts SCOP classification, Class ...
SCOP classification[1] | |
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Class | Small proteins |
Fold | Knottins (small inhibitors, toxins, lectins) |
Superfamily | omega toxin-like |
Family | Spider toxins |
Protein | Hanatoxin (HaTx, HaTx1, HaTx2, κ-TRTX-Gr1a) |
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