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Dendrotoxin — Dendrotoxins are a class of neurotoxins produced by mamba snakes (Dendroaspis) that block particular subtypes of voltage gated potassium channels in neurons, thereby enhancing the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions. Because of… … Wikipedia
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Mamba — For other uses, see Mamba (disambiguation). Dendroaspis Black Mamba Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Potassium channel — Top view of potassium ions (purple) moving through potassium channel (PDB 1BL8) In the field of cell biology, potassium channels are the most widely distributed type of ion channel and are found in virtually all living organisms … Wikipedia
Organism — life on Earth redirects here. For the BBC series, see Life on Earth (TV series). Life on Earth Temporal range: Archaean or earlier – Recent These Escherichia coli cells provide an example of a prokaryotic microorganism … Wikipedia
bungarotoxins — Toxins found in the venom of Bungarus multicinctus. a bungarotoxin: polypeptide toxin (74 residues). A powerful antagonist of acetylcholine it causes virtually irreversible block of the vertebrate neuromuscular junction by binding (as a monomer)… … Dictionary of molecular biology
calcicludine — Polypeptide toxin (60 residues) from Dendroaspis angusticeps. Blocks most high threshold calcium channels (L , N or P type). Structurally homologous to Kunitz type serine protease inhibitors and dendrotoxins … Dictionary of molecular biology
Canal potassique — Vue de dessus d un canal potassique (PDB 1BL8) laissant passer un ion potassium (en violet) En biologie cellulaire, les canaux potassiques sont le type le plus répandu de canal ionique et sont présents dans pratiquement tous les organismes… … Wikipédia en Français
