ImI
alpha-Conotoxin ImI
13 Amino Acids · MW: about 1.6 kDa
Amino Acids
13
Molecular Weight
about 1.6 kDa
Half-life
N/A
Research Score
4.2
Studies
85
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is ImI?
A small disulfide-rich cone snail peptide from Conus imperialis that targets nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It is widely used as a molecular probe for receptor subtype selectivity and ion-channel pharmacology.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
nAChR selectivity
neuroscience probe
lead scaffold
Research Summary
ImI is one of the classic alpha-conotoxins used to study alpha7 and related nicotinic receptor subtypes. It remains a valuable lead for mapping cholinergic signaling and designing selective ligands.
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