Posted by Shawn. T. on July 11, 2002, at 10:21:28
In reply to Re: no, posted by cybercafe on July 11, 2002, at 9:11:44
Hahaha ah yes I didn't see you mentioned frogs.
> > You're referring to Curare, a paralyzing agent that blocks synaptic transmission between nerve and muscle at the neuromuscular junction. You can find it by going to South America and finding a certain species of climbing vine. I'm not sure how it affects sodium channels, but what you said makes sense to me.
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> .... actually.... (consults elite website) it's called Batrachotoxin .... though it appears that by causing the sodium channel to remain open... you prevent the nerve from re-firing.... plus 150 micro grams are toxic to a 150 pound person :(
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> .... maybe i'll try some Domoic acid... what is a "blue mussel"? ...
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