Centipede Venom Peptides Acting on Ion Channels

Centipedes are among the oldest venomous arthropods that use their venom to subdue the prey. The major components of centipede venom are a variety of low-molecular-weight peptide toxins that have evolved to target voltage-gated ion channels to interfere with the central system of prey and produce pa...

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Main Authors: YanYan Chu, PeiJu Qiu, RiLei Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/4/230