Calcium Channel Blocking Polypeptides from Filistata Hibernalis

摘要

PCT No. PCT/US93/03921 Sec. 371 Date May 3, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date May 3, 1995 PCT Filed Apr. 30, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/23428 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 25, 1993Polypeptides isolated from the venom of the Filistata hibernalis spider block calcium channels in cells of various organisms and are useful in blocking said calcium channels in cells, per se, in the treatment of calcium channel-mediated diseases and conditions and in the control of invertebrate pests.