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Venom of Argiope bruennichi

Product Details
Product IDPTX-SPV-L4311
NameArgiope bruennichi
Common Name(s)wasp spider, argiotoxin, polyamine toxin, AMPA receptor
OriginWild-caught (Europe).
PurityWhole Venom
FormLyophilized powder
PackagingIn vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel.
Packaging and Prices
Packaging Price ($) Quantity Buy Now
100 mg 280.00
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Species Protection Status
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated
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Description & Applications

Product Description

Argiope bruennichi venom is the source of Argiotoxins, a class of polyamine toxins that are potent and selective blockers of AMPA and Kainate glutamate receptors.

Research Applications

  • Neurotransmission: Dissecting the role of specific glutamate receptor subtypes.
  • Drug Design: Templates for developing neuroprotective agents.
Argiope bruennichi specimen

Argiope bruennichi

Taxonomic Classification
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Unknown
Genus: Argiope