Centipede Venom: A Potential Source of Ion Channel Modulators
Centipedes are one of the most ancient and successful living venomous animals. They have evolved spooky venoms to deter predators or hunt prey, and are widely distributed throughout the world besides Antarctica. Neurotoxins are the most important virulence factor affecting the function of the nervou...
Main Authors: | Anna Luo, Aili Wang, Peter Muiruri Kamau, Ren Lai, Lei Luo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/13/7105 |
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