Chlorotoxin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chlorotoxin is a noun meaning A 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). It blocks small-conductance chloride channels.
Meaning
A 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). It blocks small-conductance chloride channels.
Example Sentences
TM-601, an I 131 synthetic derivative of chlorotoxin, has been approved by the FDA for glioma therapy and diagnostics.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scyllatoxin, kurtoxin, agitoxin, antillatoxin, plectoxin, kaliotoxin.
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