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ziconotide

under omega-Conotoxins
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More on omega-Conotoxins Definition: A family of structurally related neurotoxic peptides from mollusk venom that inhibit voltage-activated entry of calcium into the presynaptic membrane. They selectively inhibit N-, P-, and Q-type calcium channels.      Other names omega Conotoxins; omega Conotoxin; omega-Conotoxin
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
ziconotide [ Elan brand of omega-conopeptide MVIIA,Prialt,SNX 111,SNX-111,omega-conopeptide MVIIA,omega-conotoxin MVIIA,omega-conotoxin MVIIA, Conus magus ]
  amino acid sequence in first source; from venom of South Pacific sea cone snail, Conus magus; calcium channel blocker; administered by injection into Cerebrospinal Fluid; Prialt is synthetic form 		107452-89-1   *omega-Conotoxins Calcium Channels, N-Type
Pharma Action Calcium Channel Blockers; Neuroprotective Agents; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic 		J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1992;20(5):756-64 PRIALT

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