Insights into the Toxicological Properties of a Low Molecular Weight Fraction from Zoanthus sociatus (Cnidaria)

The phylum Cnidaria is an ancient group of venomous animals, specialized in the production and delivery of toxins. Many species belonging to the class Anthozoa have been studied and their venoms often contain a group of peptides, less than 10 kDa, that act upon ion channels. These peptides and their...

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Main Authors: Agostinho Antunes, Yusvel Sierra-Gómez, Neivys García-Delgado, Dany Domínguez-Pérez, Carlos Manlio Diaz-Garcia, Olga Castañeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/11/8/2873