Scorpion Peptides and Ion Channels: An Insightful Review of Mechanisms and Drug Development

The Buthidae family of scorpions consists of arthropods with significant medical relevance, as their venom contains a diverse range of biomolecules, including neurotoxins that selectively target ion channels in cell membranes. These ion channels play a crucial role in regulating physiological proces...

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Main Authors: Lais Campelo Mendes, Gabriela Magnólia Melo Viana, Ana Leonor Abrahão Nencioni, Daniel Carvalho Pimenta, Emidio Beraldo-Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/4/238