voltage-gated sodium channels

Veratridine is a benzoate-cevane found in Veratrum and Schoenocaulon. It activates sodium channels to stay open longer than normal.

Brevetoxin B is a polyketide neurotoxin produced by Karenia species and other dinoflagellates. It binds to site 5 on the alpha subunit of voltage-gated sodium channels (IC50 = 15 nM) on neurons at the neuromuscular junction, causing the channel to open irreversibly at potentials more negative than normal, discharging action potentials repetitively. Brevetoxin B is ichthyotoxic at nanomolar concentrations and is responsible for an illness described as neurotoxic shellfish poisoning.

3'-Methoxydaidzein is a dual isoflavone and Sodium Channel inhibitor. 3'-Methoxydaidzein inhibited NaV1.7, NaV1.8 and NaV1.3 with IC50 of 181 nM, 397 nM and 505 nM, respectively. 3'-Methoxydaidzein was specific for collagen-induced platelet aggregation with IC50 values of 12.3 and 61.5µM, respectively. 3'-Methoxydaidzein acts as an analgesic by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels. 3'-Methoxydaidzein showed antioxidant activity and antiplatelet aggregation activity.

Batrachotoxin (BTX), a potent neurotoxin and cardiotoxin, is found in the skin of the Colombian dart frog (Phyllobates aurotaenia). As an activator of sodium channels (sodium channel), it interferes with normal sodium channel closure by binding to voltage-gated sodium channels (sodium channel) on the cell membrane. This interaction causes a continuous influx of sodium ions into the cells, leading to persistent depolarization.