The Biological Role of Conoporins, Actinoporin-like Pore-Forming Toxins from Cone Snails

Cone snails are a large group of marine gastropods that produce a complex mixture of toxic compounds to hunt prey and defend against predators. The majority of the venom comprises small toxic peptides named conotoxins, which target membrane receptors. In contrast, a smaller part of the venom contain...

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Main Authors: Matija Ruparčič, Gašper Šolinc, Simon Caserman, Juan Carlos Garcia Galindo, Manuel Jimenez Tenorio, Gregor Anderluh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/17/6/291
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