Effects of Mlx-8, a phospholipase A 2 from Brazilian coralsnake Micrurus lemniscatus venom, on muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in rat hippocampus

[摘要] Background: Here, we described the presence of a neurotoxin with phospholipase A 2 activity isolated from Micrurus lemniscatus venom (Mlx-8) with affinity for muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).

[学科分类] 药理学

[关键词] Muscarinic receptors;Hippocampus;Micrurus lemniscatus;Inositol phosphate;Phopholipase A 2