Publications by authors named "Peter Y C Yu"
Article Synopsis
- Cone snail venoms, particularly from Conus textile, are being explored as a source for new peptide drugs, prompting a study of venom from different regions.
- A newly identified conopeptide, α-conotoxin TxIC, is part of the 4/7 α-conotoxin family, notable for its unique post-translational modifications, which make it chemically distinct from other conopeptides.
- While it shows low activity against human acetylcholine receptors, it is highly effective in targeting invertebrate receptors, suggesting that its modifications may contribute to selectivity in toxin action across different species.
