Figure 2. Structures of representative scorpion α-toxins.
AahII: classical scorpion α-toxin (mammalian-selective). Indicated are important residues for structure/function.
BmKM1: scorpion α-like toxin (active on both mammals and insects). Indicated are three important regions for function as defined by Liu et al. (Liu et al., 2005).
LqhαIT: scorpion insect α-toxin (insect-selective). Indicated are three important regions for function as defined by Karbat et al. (Karbat et al., 2004).