Venom of Oxyuranus scutellatus
Product Details
| Product ID | PTX-SNV-L1822 |
|---|---|
| Name | Oxyuranus scutellatus |
| Common Name(s) | coastal taipan, taipoxin, oscutarin, neurotoxin |
| Origin | Wild-caught (Australia). |
| 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 | 600.00 |
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Species Protection Status
| IUCN Status | Least Concern |
|---|---|
| CITES | See CITES Appendices |
| Local | Check Local Regulations |
Product Technical Documents
Description & Applications
Product Description
Oxyuranus scutellatus venom is the source of Taipoxin, one of the most potent natural toxins known. It is a complex pre-synaptic phospholipase A2 neurotoxin that causes irreversible paralysis.
Research Applications
- Neuropharmacology: Mechanism of Taipoxin-induced synaptic vesicle depletion.
- Haemostasis: Use of Oscutarin (prothrombin activator) in coagulation studies.
Oxyuranus scutellatus
Taxonomic Classification
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Unknown
Genus: Oxyuranus
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