About The Medical Condition Octopus Venom

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Octopus Venom

Octopus Venom Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Octopus Venom Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Octopus Venom?

Venoms from mollusks, including the Conus and Octopus species. The venoms contain proteins, enzymes, choline derivatives, slow-reacting substances, and several characterized polypeptide toxins that affect the nervous system. Mollusk venoms include cephalotoxin, venerupin, maculotoxin, surugatoxin, conotoxins, and murexine.

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