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Venom of Leiurus quinquestriatus

Product Details
Product IDPTX-SCV-L2030
NameLeiurus quinquestriatus
Common Name(s)deathstalker, chlorotoxin, charybdotoxin, agitoxin, tumor painting
OriginWild-caught (Middle East).
PurityWhole Venom
FormLyophilized powder
PackagingIn vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel.
Packaging and Prices
Packaging Price ($) Quantity Buy Now
100 mg 400.00
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Species Protection Status
IUCN StatusNot Evaluated
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Description & Applications

Product Description

Leiurus quinquestriatus venom is one of the most valuable in the world. It contains Chlorotoxin (a chloride channel blocker used to image glioma tumors) and Charybdotoxin (a K+ channel blocker).

Research Applications

  • Cancer Imaging: Chlorotoxin conjugates for tumor visualization (“Tumor Paint”).
  • Channel Physiology: Structural probes for K+ and Cl- channels.
Leiurus quinquestriatus specimen

Leiurus quinquestriatus

Taxonomic Classification
Class: Arachnida
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Unknown
Genus: Leiurus