Chlorotoxin—A Multimodal Imaging Platform for Targeting Glioma Tumors
Chlorotoxin (CTX) is a 36-amino-acid disulfide-containing peptide derived from the venom of the scorpion <i>Leiurus quinquestriatus</i>. CTX alters physiology in numerous ways. It interacts with voltage gated chloride channels, Annexin-2, and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2). CTX-based...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/12/496 |