Substance Name: Taipoxin
RN: 52019-39-3
Note
- From Oxyuranus s. scutellatus, an elapid; presynaptically active neurotoxin.
Molecular Formula
- Unspecified
Classification Codes
- Neuromuscular Agents
- Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
- Peripheral Nervous System Agents
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Taipoxin
Synonyms
- Oxyuranus scutellatus taipoxin
- Snake toxins
- Taipoxin (Oxyuranus scutellatus)
Systematic Name
- Taipoxin
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 52019-39-3
System Generated Number
- 0052019393
Toxicity
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | intravenous | 2ug/kg (0.002mg/kg) | Toxicon. Vol. 17, Pg. 170, 1979. | |
| mouse | LD50 | unreported | 2ug/kg (0.002mg/kg) | Toxicon. Vol. 13, Pg. 90, 1975. |