page_title: Triflin
section_title: Sources
hierarchical_section_title: Triflin / Sources
caption_attribution_description: A Habu, a pit viper found in the Ryukyu Islands
context_page_description: Triflin is a cysteine-rich secretory protein, which is excreted by the venom gland of the Habu snake. Triflin reduces high potassium-induced smooth muscle contraction, suggesting a blocking effect on L-type calcium channels.
context_section_description: Triflin is a toxin derived from snake venom. The toxin is produced in the gland of the Habu snake, Trimeresurus flavoviridis.
caption: Habu snake (Trimeresurus flavoviridis)
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