Vm24 Scorpion Toxin
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Vm24 synthetic scorpion toxin is a peptide toxin isolated from ''Vaejovis mexicanus'' scorpion venom. It is a potent inhibitor of Kv1.3 potassium channels of human T lymphocytes. Its high affinity and specificity for human lymphocytes makes it a candidate for the treatment of several autoimmune disorders. | Vm24 synthetic scorpion toxin is a peptide toxin isolated from ''Vaejovis mexicanus'' scorpion venom. It is a potent inhibitor of Kv1.3 potassium channels of human T lymphocytes. Its high affinity and specificity for human lymphocytes makes it a candidate for the treatment of several autoimmune disorders. | ||
[[Image:V24 APBS.png|300px|thumb|upright|left|alt=alt|APBS Electrostatic Surface of Vm24, [[2k9o]]]] | [[Image:V24 APBS.png|300px|thumb|upright|left|alt=alt|APBS Electrostatic Surface of Vm24, [[2k9o]]]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:37, 24 April 2020
Introduction
Vm24 synthetic scorpion toxin is a peptide toxin isolated from Vaejovis mexicanus scorpion venom. It is a potent inhibitor of Kv1.3 potassium channels of human T lymphocytes. Its high affinity and specificity for human lymphocytes makes it a candidate for the treatment of several autoimmune disorders.
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