Stichodactyla toxin (ShK) is a 35-residue basic peptide from the sea anemone Stichodactyla helianthus that blocks a number of potassium channels. An analogue of ShK called ShK-186 or Dalazatide is in human trials as a therapeutic for autoimmune diseases.
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Chang, S. C., Bajaj, S., & Chandy, K. G. (2018). ShK toxin: history, structure and therapeutic applications for autoimmune diseases. WikiJournal of Science, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.15347/wjs/2018.003
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