Identification of hemolytic and neuroactive fractions in the venom of the sea anemone Bunodosoma cangicum

Identification of hemolytic and neuroactive fractions in the venom of the sea anemone Bunodosoma cangicum

Sea anemones are a rich source of biologically active substances. In crayfish muscle fibers, Bunodosoma cangicum whole venom selectively blocks the I K(Ca) currents. In the present study, we report for the first time powerful hemolytic and neuroactive effects present in two different fractions obtai...

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Main Authors: P. Lagos, R. Duran, C. Cerveñansky, J.C. Freitas, R. Silveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2001-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Bunodosoma cangicum
sea anemone
hemolytic activity
neurotoxins
crab nerve
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