Dendrotoxin-I TFA is a potent K+ channel blocker effective against voltage-gated potassium channel subunits KV1.1, KV1.2, and KV1.6, with IC50s ranging from 0.13-50 nM. This neurotoxin holds potential in cancer research, as demonstrated by its significant tumor growth inhibition effect when combined with hyperthermia in nude mice with MCF-7 cells.
- Potent K+ channel blocker
- Effective against voltage-gated potassium channel subunits KV1.1, KV1.2, and KV1.6
- Exhibits neurotoxic properties
- Potential for use in cancer research
- Demonstrated tumor growth inhibition in in vivo studies