ω-conotoxin GVIA
ω-conotoxin GVIA has been isolated from the venom of the cone Conus geographus. Omega-conotoxin GVIA acts at presynaptic membranes. It binds and blocks specifically Cav2.2 channel with an ED50 of 68pM.
Peptides & proteins
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