Description | Huwentoxin I (HWTX-I) is a peptide toxin that targets and inhibits both voltage-gated sodium channels and N-type calcium channels. It effectively inhibits sodium channels in the rat hippocampus and cockroach dorsal unpaired median (DUM) neurons, displaying IC50 values of 66.1 nM and 4.80 nM, respectively [1]. |
Synonyms | HWTX-I |
molecular weight | 3750.36 |
Molecular formula | C161H246N48O44S6 |
CAS | 769973-37-7 |
Storage | keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |