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GsMTx4 TFA is a spider venom peptide that selectively inhibits cationic-permeable mechanosensitive channels (MSCs) belonging to the Piezo and TRP channel families. GsMTx4 TFA also blocks cation-selective stretch-activated channels (SACs) , attenuates lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-induced astrocyte toxicity and microglial reactivity. GsMTx4 TFA is an important pharmacological tool for identifying the role of these excitatory MSCs in normal physiology and pathology.

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Description

GsMTx4 TFA is a spider venom peptide that selectively inhibits cationic-permeable mechanosensitive channels (MSCs) belonging to the Piezo and TRP channel families. GsMTx4 TFA also blocks cation-selective stretch-activated channels (SACs) , attenuates lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-induced astrocyte toxicity and microglial reactivity. GsMTx4 TFA is an important pharmacological tool for identifying the role of these excitatory MSCs in normal physiology and pathology[1][2][4].

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MSCs[1]

In Vitro

GsMTx4 TFA (5 μM) reduces Piezo1-mediated charge transfer to 38% of its initial levels in HEK293 cells transfected with Piezo1 cDNA[1].
GsMTx4 TFA (5 μM) blocks cation-selective stretch-activated channels in astrocytes, cardiac cells, and smooth and skeletal muscle cells[2].
GsMTx4 TFA (2.5 μM, 16 h) significantly diminishes both the leptin-induced AMPK and MLC-2 phosphorylation in breast epithelial cells (MCF10A)[3].
GsMTx4 TFA (500 nM, 48 h) attenuates demyelination induced by the cytotoxic lipid and psychosine (organotypic cerebellar slices)[4].
GsMTx4 TFA (5 μM, 12 h) suppresses neurogenesis and increases astrogenesis in human neural stem cells[5]

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Western Blot Analysis[3]

Cell Line: MCF10A cells
Concentration: 2.5 μM
Incubation Time: 16 h
Result: Diminished both the leptin-induced AMPK and MLC-2 phosphorylation.
In Vivo

GsMTx4 TFA (stereotactic injection, 3 μM for 1 μL, a single dose) is neuroprotective and inhibits lysophosphatidylcholine-induced astrocyte toxicity and demyelination in the cerebral cortex[4].
GsMTx-4 TFA (intraperitoneal injection, 270 μg/kg for a single dose) reduces mechanical allodynia induced by inflammation and by sciatic nerve injury in Von Frey test[6].

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Animal Model: Male C57BL/6 mice (toxin-induced focal demyelination of cortical brain tissue)[4]
Dosage: 3 μM for 1 μL, a single dose.
Administration: Stereotactic injection in the left and right cerebral hemispheres (sacrificed 4 days post-injection)
Result: Prevented the enhanced increase in microglial reactivity and microglial cell numbers induced by lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC).
Prevented LPC-mediated astrocyte toxicity by attenuating the decrease in GFAP+ cells and GFAP fluorescence intensity.
Animal Model: Sciatic nerve injury model of male Sprague-Dawley rats[6]
Dosage: 270 μg/kg, a single dose
Administration: Intraperitoneal injection
Result: Reduced inflammation-evoked mechanical allodynia.
Molecular Weight

4095.84 (free base)

Formula

C185H273N49O45S6.xC2HF3O2

Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

Sequence Shortening

GCLEFWWKCNPNDDKCCRPKLKCSKLFKLCNFSF-NH2 (Disulfide bridge:Cys2-Cys17, Cys9-Cys17, Cys16-Cys30)

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Sealed storage, away from moisture and light

Powder -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)

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Purity: 99.38%

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