a blocker of Apamin-sensitive Ca²⁺-activated K⁺ channels, like Scyllatoxin; [Tyr²]-Scyllatoxin allows labelling by iodination.

31-amino acid polypeptide with 3 disulfide bridges. Synthetic, originally from Leiurus quinquestriatus hebraeus scorpion venom.

• Molecular Weight : 3,447 Da.
  
  
• Solubility in : well in water and saline.
  
  
• Purity min. : 95 %.
  
  
• Storage recommendations : Stable in freeze-dried state. In solution, keep at - 20 °C.
  
  
• Bibliography :
  
  1. Chicci et al., "Purification and characterization of a unique, potent inhibitor of apamin binding from Leiurus quinquestriatus hebraeus venom." J. Biol. Chem.,(1988). 263(21):10192-10197
  2. Auguste et al., "Leiurotoxin I (Scyllatoxin), a peptide ligand for Ca2+-activated K+ channels." J. Biol. Chem., (1990) 265(8):4753-4759
  3. Martins et al., FEBS Letters,(1990) 260(2):249-253