The crystal structure of Ac-AChBP in complex with α-conotoxin LvIA reveals the mechanism of its selectivity towards different nAChR subtypes
Abstract The α3* nAChRs, which are considered to be promising drug targets for problems such as pain, addiction, cardiovascular function, cognitive disorders etc., are found throughout the central and peripheral nervous system. The α-conotoxin (α-CTx) LvIA has been identified as the most selective i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-06-01
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Series: | Protein & Cell |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13238-017-0426-2 |