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A39L mutation of scorpion toxin lqh-alpha-it
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Structural highlights
FunctionSCXA_LEIHE Alpha toxins bind voltage-independently at site-3 of sodium channels (Nav) and inhibit the inactivation of the activated channels, thereby blocking neuronal transmission. The dissociation is voltage-dependent. This toxin is active on insects. It is also highly toxic to crustaceans and has a measurable but low toxicity to mice. Contents | ||||||||||||||||||||
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