Alpha-like toxin BmK-M7

UniProtKB accession:  P59854

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UniProtKB description:  Alpha toxins bind voltage-independently at site-3 of sodium channels (Nav) and inhibit the inactivation of the activated channels, thereby blocking neuronal transmission. This toxin is active on both mammals and insects. It can be considered as a cardiotoxin, as it can bind to human cardiac sodium channel and modify its normal properties.