Tx2-6

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Tx2-6 is a toxin found in the venom of the Brazilian wandering spider, Phoneutria spp. It can cause priapism. A study is underway at the Medical College of Georgia looking at possible uses for the chemical in erectile dysfunction medication.[1]

Pharmacology Spiders


[edit] References

  1. ^ BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Spider venom could boost sex life