Irreversible, high affinity nicotinic acethylcholine receptor (nAChR) antagonist. Neurotoxin. Shows subtype selectivity for α7 over α3β4 receptors.
Shows activity at the heteromeric muscle receptors (αβγδ or αβδε subunits) and neuronal subtypes (α7, α8, α9 subunits, (IC50 values are 1.6 nM and > 3 μM respectively).
Prevents opening of nicotinic receptor-associated ion channels and blocks neuromuscular transmission. Additionally acts as an imaging tool for fluorophore- labeling studies.
Solubility & Handling
Storage instructions
-20°C (desiccate)
Solubility overview
Soluble in water
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
Identification of regions involved in the binding of alpha-bungarotoxin to the human alpha7 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor using synthetic peptides.