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Meaning of chlorotoxin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). It blocks small-conductance chloride channels.

uncountable

Examples

“TM-601, an I 131 synthetic derivative of chlorotoxin, has been approved by the FDA for glioma therapy and diagnostics.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

chlorotrianisene chlorotriazine chlorotrifluoroethylene chlorotrifluoromethane chlorotrimethylsilane chlorotrityl