Toxin Name Δ-miturgitoxin-Cp1f
Source Species Cheiracanthium  punctorium
Toxin Group Miturgitoxin
Description Spider venom toxin that exhibits cytolytic activity by forming an alpha-helix across the membrane. Causes instant paralysis and death in the larvae of the flesh fly Sarcophaga carnaria at doses of 1326 pmol/g and reversible paralysis at doses of less than 663 pmol/g. Has cytolytic activity against insect Sf9 cells. Causes stable and irreversible depolarization of fly muscle fibers, leading to contracture at higher toxin concentrations. Destabilizes membranes.
Discovered 2010
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This toxin last updated on Sep 23, 2014

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