Scorpion toxins targeting Kv1.3 channels: insights into immunosuppression

Scorpion toxins targeting Kv1.3 channels: insights into immunosuppression

Abstract Scorpion venoms are natural sources of molecules that have, in addition to their toxic function, potential therapeutic applications. In this source the neurotoxins can be found especially those that act on potassium channels. Potassium channels are responsible for maintaining the membrane p...

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Main Authors: Isadora S Oliveira, Isabela G Ferreira, Gabriel M Alexandre-Silva, Felipe A Cerni, Caroline M Cremonez, Eliane C Arantes, Umberto Zottich, Manuela B Pucca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
voltage-gated potassium channels
Kv1.3
scorpion toxins
KTx
immunosuppression
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992019000100202&lng=en&tlng=en

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