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Vectors encoding a paralytic peptide

John M Stewart, Bradley J Steeves, Karl A Vernes

Research output: Patent

Abstract

The invention relates to recombinant expression vectors encoding a low molecular weight peptide 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 numberUS 8,962,817 B2
Publication statusPublished - 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Medical Biochemistry: Proteins and Peptides (incl. Medical Proteomics)

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