Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781464126109
Author: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr., Lubert Stryer
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 13, Problem 14P
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A mechanism needs to be proposed by which the toxin inhibits the flow of sodium ions through the sodium ion channel.

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Tetrodotoxin is also known as TTX which act as a toxin to voltage-gated sodium channels. After binding, it blocks the sodium ions flow through the channel.

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