Conus regius-Derived Conotoxins: Novel Therapeutic Opportunities from a Marine Organism.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
C. regius-derived conotoxins show high potency and selectivity against nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Key Numbers
How They Did This
The study provides an overview of the pharmacological features and molecular mechanisms of conotoxins, along with proposed chemical engineering solutions.
Why This Research Matters
Understanding and improving conotoxins could lead to new treatments for serious conditions like pain and addiction. Their unique properties make them valuable for drug development.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
The study highlights species-specific differences and the challenges of stability and bioavailability in clinical settings.
Trust & Context
- Original Title:
- Conus regius-Derived Conotoxins: Novel Therapeutic Opportunities from a Marine Organism.
- Published In:
- Marine drugs, 20(12) (2022)
- Authors:
- Margiotta, Francesco, Micheli, Laura, Ciampi, Clara, Ghelardini, Carla, McIntosh, J Michael, Di Cesare Mannelli, Lorenzo
- Database ID:
- RPEP-06354
Evidence Hierarchy
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-06354APA
Margiotta, Francesco; Micheli, Laura; Ciampi, Clara; Ghelardini, Carla; McIntosh, J Michael; Di Cesare Mannelli, Lorenzo. (2022). Conus regius-Derived Conotoxins: Novel Therapeutic Opportunities from a Marine Organism.. Marine drugs, 20(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/md20120773
MLA
Margiotta, Francesco, et al. "Conus regius-Derived Conotoxins: Novel Therapeutic Opportunities from a Marine Organism.." Marine drugs, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/md20120773
RethinkPeptides
RethinkPeptides Research Database. "Conus regius-Derived Conotoxins: Novel Therapeutic Opportuni..." RPEP-06354. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/margiotta-2022-conus-regiusderived-conotoxins-novel
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