Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations reveal that the functional surface of anti-mammalian scorpion α-toxins is centered on the linker-domain, explaining their relative affinities for Na(V)1.2 channels.
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Highlights toxin-channel interfaces for NaV modulator design; leaves open clinical translation pending mammalian validation.
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