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Paralytic Peptide for Use in Neuromuscular Therapy

John M Stewart (Creator), Bradley J Steeves (Creator), Karl Vernes (Creator)

Research output: Patent

Abstract

The invention relates to a low molecular weight peptide (or suite of related peptides) isolated from the submaxiliary saliva glands of shrews of the species Blarina as a paralytic agent. This novel paralytic agent is useful as a neuromuscular blocker and analgesic or as an insecticide.
Original languageEnglish
Patent numberUS2008/0045458A1
Publication statusPublished - 21 Feb 2008

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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