Venom of Heloderma horridum
Product Details
| Product ID | PTX-LIZ-L4320 |
|---|---|
| Name | Heloderma horridum |
| Common Name(s) | beaded lizard, exendin, helodermin, GLP-1 |
| Origin | Captive-bred. |
| 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 | €500.00 |
Prices quoted in EUR (€) excl. VAT. Intra-EU express cold-chain delivery with zero customs delays from Valence, France. For bulk quantities, please Contact us.
Species Protection Status
| IUCN Status | Not Evaluated |
|---|---|
| CITES | See CITES Appendices |
| Local | Check Local Regulations |
Product Technical Documents
Description & Applications
Product Description
The venom of Heloderma horridum is a treasure trove of bioactive peptides regulating metabolism. It contains exendin-3 and helodermin, which mimic the action of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). These toxins have paved the way for modern type 2 diabetes therapeutics.
Research Applications
- Metabolic Disease: Studying insulin secretion and glucose regulation.
- Peptide Engineering: Template for designing stable GLP-1 agonists.
Quality Control
Venom Supplies offers authentic Heloderma venom with verified enzymatic activity (kallikrein-like) and peptide profiles.
Heloderma horridum
Topical Silo Lizard Venoms
This reagent is part of our authenticated Lizard Venoms collection.
Browse all Lizard Venoms → Taxonomy Authenticated
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Genus: Heloderma
Species: Heloderma horridum
Scientific Reference
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