t-channels

1-Octanol, a saturated fatty alcohol, functions as an inhibitor of T-type calcium channels (T-channels), showing an inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 4 μM for native T-currents[1]. Additionally, 1-Octanol is recognized for its potential as a biofuel, possessing diesel-like properties[2].

Ssm Spooky Toxin TFA, found in Scolopendra mutilans, effectively inhibits the KCNQ (voltage-gated potassium channel family 7) channels. Its IC50 values for Kv7.4, Kv1.3, and Shal channels are 2.8 μM, 5.26 μM, and 0.1-0.3 M, respectively. This toxin suppresses cytokine production by specifically targeting KV1.3 channels in T cells and plays a crucial role in the centipede's circulatory system.