ω-Agatoxin IVA
Purity: ≥95%
Biological Activity
ω-Agatoxin IVA is a selective blocker of P-type calcium channels (IC50 < 1 - 3 nM). Also inhibits N-type channels at micromolar concentrations.Technical Data
(Modifications: Disulfide bridges: 4-20, 12-25, 19-36, 27-34)
The technical data provided above is for guidance only.
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Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Background References
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P-type calcium channels blocked by the spider toxin ω-Aga-IVA.
Mintz et al.
Nature, 1992;355:827 -
Calcium channels coupled to glutamate release identified by ω-Aga-IVA.
Turner et al.
Science, 1992;258:310 -
Splicing of α1A subunit gene generates phenotypic variants of P- and Q-type calcium channels.
Bourinet et al.
Nat.Neurosci., 1999;2:407 -
Protease treatment of cerebellar purkinje cells renders ω-agatoxin IVA-sensitive Ca2+ channels insensitive to inhibition by ω-conotoxin GVIA.
Tringham et al.
J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther., 2008;324:806
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Citations for ω-Agatoxin IVA
The citations listed below are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for ω-Agatoxin IVA include:
6 Citations: Showing 1 - 6
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Voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels promote branching morphogenesis of salivary glands by patterning differential growth.
Authors: Kim Et al.
Sci Rep 2018;8:7566
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Molecular basis of ancestral vertebrate electroreception.
Authors: Bellono
Nature 2017;543:391
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Synapsin II desynchronizes neurotransmitter release at inhibitory synapses by interacting with presynaptic calcium channels.
Authors: Medrihan Et al.
Nature 2013;4:1512
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The maturation of GABAergic transmission in visual cortex requires endocannabinoid-mediated LTD of inhibitory inputs during a critical period.
Authors: Jiang Et al.
Neuron 2010;66:248
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Competitive regulation of synaptic Ca2+ influx by D2 DA and A2A adenosine receptors.
Authors: Higley and Sabatini
Nat Neurosci 2010;13:958
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Activation of CB1 specifically located on GABAergic interneurons inhibits LTD in the lateral amygdala.
Authors: Azad Et al.
Learn Mem 2008;15:143
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