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<StructureSection load='1hc9' size='450' side='right' scene='42/423360/Cv/ | <StructureSection load='1hc9' size='450' side='right' scene='42/423360/Cv/5' caption='α-Bungarotoxin (green) complex with peptide derived from acetylcholine receptor (yellow) and I- ion (PDB code [[1hc9]])'> | ||
[[Bungarotoxin|Bungarotoxins]]. α-Bungarotoxin (α-BGT), β-Bungarotoxin (β-BGT), γ-Bungarotoxin (γ-BGT) and κ-Bungarotoxin (κ-BGT) are snake toxins from banded krait.<br /> | [[Bungarotoxin|Bungarotoxins]]. α-Bungarotoxin (α-BGT), β-Bungarotoxin (β-BGT), γ-Bungarotoxin (γ-BGT) and κ-Bungarotoxin (κ-BGT) are snake toxins from banded krait.<br /> | ||
* '''α-BGT''' binds irreversibly to the acetylcholine receptor (AChR) causing paralysis and death. See details in [[Alpha-bungarotoxin]].<br /> | * '''α-BGT''' binds irreversibly to the acetylcholine receptor (AChR) causing paralysis and death. See details in [[Alpha-bungarotoxin]].<br /> | ||
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For toxins in Proteopedia see [[Toxins]]. | For toxins in Proteopedia see [[Toxins]]. | ||
<scene name='42/423360/Cv/4'>Iod coordination site</scene> in α-Bungarotoxin (PDB code [[1hc9]]).<ref>PMID:11683996</ref> Water | <scene name='42/423360/Cv/4'>Iod coordination site</scene> in α-Bungarotoxin (PDB code [[1hc9]]).<ref>PMID:11683996</ref> Water molecule shown as red sphere. | ||
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== 3D Structures of Bungarotoxin == | == 3D Structures of Bungarotoxin == | ||