Arenicin-1 vs omega-conotoxin MVIIA

Head-to-head comparison of Arenicin-1 (Arenicin-1) and omega-conotoxin MVIIA (Ziconotide) — benefits, dosing, side effects, research data, and where to buy.

PropertyArenicin-1omega-conotoxin MVIIA
CategoryMarine-DerivedMarine-Derived
Full NameArenicin-1Ziconotide
Molecular Weight2079 Da2639 Da
Half-Lifen/a4.5 h (CSF)
Amino Acids2125
Typical Dosen/a1.2 mcg/day initial, titrate as tolerated
Routepreclinicalintrathecal
Purity≥98%≥98%
Studies Count7678
Research StatusPre-clinicalApproved

Arenicin-1 Benefits

  • antimicrobial
  • anti-biofilm
  • membrane-active

omega-conotoxin MVIIA Benefits

  • analgesic
  • ion-channel blocker
  • neuroactive

Arenicin-1 Dosing

bacterial infection|biofilm disruption

omega-conotoxin MVIIA Dosing

chronic refractory pain|CaV2.2

Arenicin-1 Side Effects

  • Arenicola marina

omega-conotoxin MVIIA Side Effects

  • Conus magus

Research Overview

Arenicin-1

Marine annelid peptide with strong preclinical antibacterial activity and a stable structural motif that is useful for peptide engineering.

omega-conotoxin MVIIA

Foundational marine peptide drug; approved as ziconotide for intrathecal treatment of severe chronic pain when other therapies fail.

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Common Stacking Partners

Arenicin-1 stacks with:

Arenicola marinabeta-hairpinantibiotic

omega-conotoxin MVIIA stacks with:

Conus magusomega-conotoxinpain
marine-derivedbioactiveantimicrobial peptidebiofilmcone snailpeptide drug