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What the researchers found
153 conotoxin precursors from 23 superfamilies identified in C. taeniatus venom, with T, O1, M, and O2 superfamilies comprising 63.4% of total conotoxin diversity.
Why it matters
Each cone snail species has a unique venom profile. Cataloging understudied species expands the library of potential drug molecules, especially for pain and neurological conditions.
The numbers in context
234 peptide fragments; 153 conotoxin precursors; 23 superfamilies; 84% proteins 500-4,000 Da; T 22.87%, O1 17.65%, M 13.1%, O2 9.8%; 48 non-conotoxin proteins
How the study worked
Proteomic analysis using bioanalytical techniques including mass spectrometry. Classification of conotoxin precursors and non-conotoxin proteins.
Who was studied
Conus taeniatus (Red Sea worm-hunting cone snail) venom analysis
What this study cannot tell us
Proteomic characterization only. No functional testing of individual peptides. Activities assigned by sequence similarity, not experimental verification.
Read the original research
Proteomic analysis of Red Sea Conus taeniatus venom reveals potential biological applications.
The journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases, 27, e20210023
Citation
Fouda, Maged M A; Abdel-Wahab, Mohammed; Mohammadien, Amal; Germoush, Mousa O; Sarhan, Moustafa. (2021). Proteomic analysis of Red Sea Conus taeniatus venom reveals potential biological applications.. The journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases, 27, e20210023. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2021-0023