Structural highlights
Function
CKT_CONTU Conantokins inhibit N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. This toxin inhibits both NR2A and NR2B subunits of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated calcium influx in central nervous system neurons. Induces sleep-like symptoms in young mice and hyperactivity in older mice.[1]
References
- ↑ Olivera BM, Rivier J, Clark C, Ramilo CA, Corpuz GP, Abogadie FC, Mena EE, Woodward SR, Hillyard DR, Cruz LJ. Diversity of Conus neuropeptides. Science. 1990 Jul 20;249(4966):257-63. PMID:2165278