A Novel Toxin from Haplopelma lividum Selectively Inhibits the NaV1.8 Channel and Possesses Potent Analgesic Efficacy

Spider venoms are a complex mixture of peptides with a large number of neurotoxins targeting ion channels. Although thousands of peptide toxins have been identified from venoms of numerous species of spiders, many unknown species urgently need to be investigated. In this study, a novel sodium channe...

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Published in:	Toxins
Main Authors:	Ping Meng, Honggang Huang, Gan Wang, Shilong Yang, Qiuming Lu, Jingze Liu, Ren Lai, Mingqiang Rong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Subjects:	spider venom neurotoxin NaV1.8 analgesia
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/1/7