What are the Toxicological Effects of Conotoxins on Humans?
Human envenomation by cone snails can lead to a variety of symptoms, depending on the species and the specific conotoxins involved. Common effects include intense pain, muscle paralysis, respiratory distress, and, in severe cases, death. The symptoms result from the disruption of nerve transmission caused by the conotoxins. Although rare, fatalities have been reported following stings from highly venomous species.
