Syntheses and biological activities of fluorescent-labeled analogs of acylpolyamine toxin NPTX-594 isolated from the venom of Madagascar Joro spider

Acylpolyamine-type spider toxins are known to be potent and specific blockers against glutamate receptors (GluRs). The present study describes the syntheses and biological activities of several fluorescent-labeled analogs related to a Madagascar Joro spider toxin NPTX-594 to analyze visually the unknown interaction between spider toxins and GluRs.

Fluorescent-labeled NPTX-594 analogs were synthesized for the analysis of binding mode between spider toxins and glutamate receptors.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide