Progress in study on toxin of Conus textile
- VernacularTitle:织锦芋螺毒素研究进展
- Author:
Xiao-Ling, LI
;
Qiu-yun, DAI
;
Pei-tang, HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Bulletin of The Academy of Military Medical Sciences
2001;25(1):67-70
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Conus textile is a kind of highly toxic and abundantly existing conus in the South China Sea. The toxin from C.textile could act on sodium channels(δ-conotoxins)and calcium channels (ω-，ε-conotoxins), respectively. Their specific chemical structure and biological activity have attracted a lot of attention in recent years. This article briefly reviews their biochemical characteristics, isolation, gene cloning, biological and neuropharmacological activities, as well as their potential applications.
