α-Conotoxin PnIA

α-Conotoxin PnIA, a potent and selective antagonist of the mammalian α7 nAChR, has the potential for the research of neurological conditions such as neuropathic pain and Alzheimer’s disease[1].

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[1]Gene Hopping, et al. Hydrophobic Residues at Position 10 of α-conotoxin PnIA Influence Subtype Selectivity Between α7 and α3β2 Neuronal Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors. Biochem Pharmacol. 2014 Oct 15;91(4):534-42.