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A bimodal activation mechanism underlies scorpion toxin–induced pain
Venomous animals use peptide toxins for hunting and self-defense. To achieve these goals, toxins need to bind to their targets with high affinity due to the small amount that a single bite or sting can deliver. The scorpion toxin BmP01 is linked to sting-induced excruciating pain; however, the repor...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
2017
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5540258/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28782041 http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1700810 |