Conotoxins Potential Therapeutics from Cone Snails

Conotoxins Potential Therapeutics from Cone Snails

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Conotoxins are a diverse range of small, pharmacologically active peptides found in the venom of marine cone snails (genus Conus). These predatory gastropods have evolved complex venoms containing a rich array of toxins used for capturing prey and defense. Conotoxins are known for their exquisite specificity for various membrane protein targets in the nervous system, including ion channels and receptors.

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Conotoxins targeting nicotinic acetylcholine receptors: an overview
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