Biological Activity
Margatoxin is a potent KV1.3 channel blocker (IC50 = 36 pM). Displays no effect at calcium-activated channels. Reduces VEGF-induced transmembrane calcium influxes and nitric oxide production in human endothelial cells.Technical Data
(Modifications: Disulfide bridges: 7-29, 13-34, 17-36)
The technical data provided above is for guidance only.
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Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Background References
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Purification, characterization, and biosynthesis of Margatoxin, a component of Centruroides margaritatus venom that selectively inhibits voltage-dependent potassium channels.
Garcia-Calvo et al.
J.Biol.Chem., 1993;268:18866 -
Margatoxin inhibits VEGF-induced hyperpolarization, proliferation and nitric oxide production of human endothelial cells.
Erdogan et al.
J.Vasc.Res., 2005;42:368
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