α-Conotoxin LtIA

α-Conotoxin LtIA is an α3β2 nAChR blocker (IC50=9.8 nM), that can be obtained from Conus litteratus venom. Alpha-Conotoxin LtIA can be used in the study of neurological diseases (such as Parkinson's disease, pain)[1].

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[1]Luo S, et al. Atypical alpha-conotoxin LtIA from Conus litteratus targets a novel microsite of the alpha3beta2 nicotinic receptor. J Biol Chem. 2010 Apr 16;285(16):12355-66.