Ion channel neurotoxins and receptor probes are valuable tools for studying ion channel structure, function, and pharmacology. Neurotoxins such as our Tetrodotoxin (TTX) and alpha-Bungarotoxin are derived from animal venoms, exhibit high specificity and affinity for particular ion channels, making them ideal for probing channel behavior and identifying drug targets.
alpha-Bungarotoxin binds at the neuromuscular junction with high affinity and is often used to study neuromuscular junctions by blocking cholinergic receptors.
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a potent neurotoxin that reversibly binds and blocks sodium channels to disrupt the action potential and inhibit the firing of neurons. It is widely used to study the mechanism of action of neurons, skeletal muscle cells, and cardiac muscle cells.
