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From venoms to BBB-shuttles. MiniCTX3: a molecular vector derived from scorpion venom

Diaz-Perlas, Cristina; Varese, Monica; Guardiola, Salvador; Garcia, Jesus; Sanchez-Navarro, Macarena; Giralt, Ernest; Teixido, Meritxell

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
2018
VL / 54 - BP / 12738 - EP / 12741
abstract
The present study aims to develop chlorotoxin (CTX), from Giant Yellow Israeli scorpion venom, as a new BBB-shuttle. Minimised versions of CTX were prepared to reduce its complexity while enhancing its BBB-shuttle capacity and preserving its protease-resistance. MiniCTX3, a monocyclic lactam-bridge peptidomimetic, was capable of transporting nanoparticles across endothelial cell monolayers. Our results reveal animal venoms as an outstanding source of new families of BBB-shuttles.

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