As this product is a toxin, customers are required to complete a short end user declaration when ordering. Our customer care team will be happy to help you with this.
This is a home office notifiable schedule 5 toxin.
Conotoxin GVIA is a peptide neurotoxin which is a potent, selective and partially reversible Cav2.2 (N-type) calcium channel blocker (IC50 = 0.15 nM). ω-Conotoxin GVIA binds the Cav2.2 α1 subunit (α1B).
It also attenuates (RS)-3,5-DHPG-induced LTD (long term depression).
It shows antinociceptive action and attenuates hyperalgesia and allodynia.
Conotoxin GVIA is active in vivo.
Solubility & Handling
Solubility overview
Soluble in water (1mg/ml)
Storage instructions
-20°C (desiccate)
Storage of solutions
Prepare and use solutions on the same day if possible. Store solutions at -20°C for up to one month if storage is required. Equilibrate to RT and ensure the solution is precipitate free before use.
Shipping Conditions
Stable for ambient temperature shipping. Follow storage instructions on receipt.
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use
H-Cys(1)-Lys-Ser-Hyp-Gly-Ser-Ser-Cys(2)-Ser-Hyp-Thr-Ser-Tyr-Asn-Cys(3)-Cys(1)-Arg-Ser-Cys(2)-Asn-Hyp-Tyr-Thr-Lys-Arg-Cys(3)-Tyr-NH2 trifluoroacetate salt