Wheat germ in vitro translation to produce one of the most toxic sodium channel specific toxins

Envenoming following scorpion sting is a common emergency in many parts of the world. During scorpion envenoming, highly toxic small polypeptides of the venom diffuse rapidly within the victim causing serious medical problems. The exploration of toxin structure-function relationship would benefit f...

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Main Authors: Wael Gad, Rahma Ben‑Abderrazek, Khadija Wahni, Didier Vertommen, Serge Muyldermans, Balkiss Bouhaouala‑Zahar, Joris Messens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Portland Press, Biochemical Society 2014-07-01
Series:Bioscience Reports
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Online Access:http://www.bioscirep.org/bsr/034/e122/bsr034e122.htm