GxTx-1E   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 7760

Synonyms: κ-theraphotoxin-Pg1a | κ-TRTX-Pg1a | guangxitoxin-1E
Comment: GxTX-1E is a 36 amino acid peptide toxin found in the venom of the tarantula Plesiophrictus guangxiensis [1]. It blocks voltage-gated Kv2.1 potassium channel currents [1],
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References
1. Herrington J, Zhou YP, Bugianesi RM, Dulski PM, Feng Y, Warren VA, Smith MM, Kohler MG, Garsky VM, Sanchez M et al.. (2006)
Blockers of the delayed-rectifier potassium current in pancreatic beta-cells enhance glucose-dependent insulin secretion.
Diabetes, 55 (4): 1034-42. [PMID:16567526]