Acetylcholine receptor-conotoxin complex. Molecular model showing alpha-conotoxin bound to a nicotinic acetlycholine receptor. This receptor,for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine,controls electrical signalling between nerve and muscle cells. Alpha-conotoxin is a neurotoxin produced by some cone snails (Conus sp.). It binds to the receptor,preventing the binding of acetycholine and therefore inhibiting it signal transmission | |
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