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. Fig, Mechanism of selective SK3 channel recognition by scorpion toxins, as addressed by molecular modeling and docking simulation approaches. (a) Top view of the narrow gateway in the SK3 channel turrets. The large and small rings of basic residues are designated by dashed lines, colored yellow and purple, respectively. (b)