Efficacy and Side Effects
Kv1.3 is already linked with proliferation of lymphocytes, vascular smooth cells, oligodendrocytes and cancer cells. Recent studies have shown that there is therapeutical potential for Kv1.3-blockers such as Margatoxin.
In a minipig treatment a study with margatoxin has been conducted. An eight-day treatment led to a prolonged immune suppression that lasted three to four weeks after termination of dosing. Thymic atrophy (reduced thymus) was observed. Especially the cells in the cortical region had decreased in number
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