botit6 belongs to the buthidae neurotoxin family. the toxins can be divided into groups based on their target animal. botit6 is targeted at insects. toxins directed against insects, the main target being the sodium channels, can be divided into four groups, namely excitatory toxins, depressant toxins, α-type toxins and a group affecting both mammals and insects. each group causes paralysis, albeit via different mechanisms. the botit6 has characteristics of depressant, excitatory and α subgroups.