Wasabi Receptor Toxin
Wasabi Receptor Toxin is a cell-penetrating scorpion toxin. Wasabi Receptor Toxin is the activator for TRPA1 ion channel with EC50 in nanomolar level, and prolongs the channel open time, but reduces Ca2+ permeability. Wasabi Receptor Toxin causes thermal hypersensitivity and mechanical allodynia in rats, without triggering neurogenic inflammation[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2569291-86-5
Product Name Alternative
WaTx
UNSPSC
12352209
Target
TRP Channel
Type
Peptides
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/wasabi-receptor-toxin.html
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
Molecular Formula
C164H245N45O53S5
Molecular Weight
3855.29
References & Citations
[1]John V Lin King, et al. A Cell-Penetrating Scorpion Toxin Enables Mode-Specific Modulation of TRPA1 and Pain. Cell. 2019, 178,6.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Peptides
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Frequently Asked Questions
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