Bungarotoxin
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[[Bungarotoxin|Bungarotoxins]]. α-Bungarotoxin (α-BGT), β-Bungarotoxin (β-BGT), γ-Bungarotoxin (γ-BGT) and κ-Bungarotoxin (κ-BGT) are snake toxins from banded krait.<br /> | [[Bungarotoxin|Bungarotoxins]]. α-Bungarotoxin (α-BGT), β-Bungarotoxin (β-BGT), γ-Bungarotoxin (γ-BGT) and κ-Bungarotoxin (κ-BGT) are snake toxins from banded krait.<br /> | ||
* '''α-BGT''' binds irreversibly to the acetylcholine receptor (AChR) causing paralysis and death. See details in [[Alpha-bungarotoxin]].<br /> | * '''α-BGT''' binds irreversibly to the acetylcholine receptor (AChR) causing paralysis and death. See details in [[Alpha-bungarotoxin]].<br /> | ||
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* '''κ-BGT''' binds weakly to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. <br /> | * '''κ-BGT''' binds weakly to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. <br /> | ||
For toxins in Proteopedia see [[Toxins]]. | For toxins in Proteopedia see [[Toxins]]. | ||
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== 3D Structures of Bungarotoxin == | == 3D Structures of Bungarotoxin == | ||
Revision as of 07:51, 15 November 2015
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3D Structures of Bungarotoxin
Updated on 15-November-2015
