Chlorotoxin
Chlorotoxin, scorpion venom peptide
36 Amino Acids · MW: ≈3970 g/mol
Amino Acids
36
Molecular Weight
≈3970 g/mol
Half-life
10-30 min
Research Score
4.7
Studies
90
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Chlorotoxin?
A 36-amino-acid scorpion venom peptide that preferentially binds tumor-associated targets such as glioma-associated membranes and MMP-2 complexes. It is one of the best-known tumor-homing peptides for drug, imaging, and nanoparticle conjugates.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
glioma targeting
high tumor selectivity
imaging and delivery
Research Summary
Chlorotoxin-based conjugates have been studied extensively for glioma imaging and selective delivery, making it a classic targeting ligand in peptide-drug conjugate research.
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