Venom of Argiope lobata
Product Details
| Product ID | PTX-SPV-L4312 |
|---|---|
| Name | Argiope lobata |
| Common Name(s) | argiope, argiopin, glutamate receptor, polyamine toxin |
| Origin | Field-collected. |
| Purity | Whole Venom |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Packaging | In 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 Status | Not Evaluated |
|---|---|
| CITES | See CITES Appendices |
| Local | Check Local Regulations |
Product Technical Documents
Description & Applications
Product Description
Argiope lobata venom is a premier source of argiopins, a class of acylpolyamine toxins. These molecules are potent, non-competitive antagonists of glutamate receptors (AMPA and NMDA types) in the vertebrate and invertebrate central nervous system. They are invaluable tools for dissecting excitatory neurotransmission.
Research Applications
- Synaptic Physiology: Blocking glutamatergic transmission to isolate specific neural circuits.
- Agrochemicals: Development of bio-insecticides targeting insect glutamate-gated chloride channels.
- Structural Biology: Studying the pore architecture of ionotropic glutamate receptors.
Quality Control
Analyzed by HPLC to quantify the ratio of low-molecular-weight polyamine toxins to proteinaceous components.
Argiope lobata
Taxonomic Classification
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Unknown
Genus: Argiope
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