T183
Sigma

TaiCatoxin from Oxyuranus s. scutellatus (Taipan snake) venom

>97%, lyophilized powder

Synonym

TCX

CAS Number

112154-17-3

MDL number

MFCD00242330

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Descriptions

Biochem/physiol Actions

Selective and reversible blocker of voltage-dependent L-type Ca²⁺ channels in excitable membranes.

Properties

assay

>97%

form

lyophilized powder

storage temp.

−20°C

References

Reference

Fantini, et al., Effect of TaiCatoxin (TCX) on the electrophysiological, mechanical and biochemical characteristics of spontaneously beating ventricular cardiomyocytes. Mol. Cell Biochem. 160, 61-66, (1996) abstract

Possani, et al., Isolation and physiological characterization of TaiCatoxin, a complex toxin with specific effects on calcium channels. Toxicon 30, 1343-1364, (1992) abstract

Safety

RIDADR

UN 3462 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany