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Mollusk Venoms  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Venoms from mollusks, including CONUS and OCTOPUS species. The venoms contain proteins, enzymes, choline derivatives, slow-reacting substances, and several characterized polypeptide toxins that affect the nervous system. Mollusk venoms include cephalotoxin, venerupin, maculotoxin, surugatoxin, conotoxins, and murexine.

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  • Mollusc Venoms
  • Mollusk Venom

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WSQ2ZGFH-M

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