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