Background Advances in DNA sequencing and proteomics have facilitated quantitative
comparisons of snake venom composition. Most studies have employed one approach or …

Green pit vipers, a name that can refer to several unrelated species, comprise a large group
of venomous snakes found across the humid areas of tropical and sub-tropical Asia, and are …

Chronic chagasic cardiomyopathy (CCC) is arguably the most important form of the Chagas
Disease, caused by the intracellular protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi; it is estimated that 10 …

The venom protein components of Malabar pit viper (Trimeresurus malabaricus) were
identified by combining SDS-PAGE and ion-exchange chromatography pre-fractionation …

Viperbites undeniably cause local manifestations such as hemorrhage and myotoxicity
involving substantial degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) at the site of envenomation …

The procoagulant proteases present in Russell's Viper venom (RVV) are responsible for
promoting consumption coagulopathy in victims. In this study, a procoagulant …

Venoms are the secretion of venomous animals, which are synthesized and stored in
specific areas of their body ie, venom glands. The animals use venoms for defense and/or to …

A major myonecrotic zinc containing metalloprotease 'malabarin'with thrombin like activity
was purified by the combination of gel permeation and anion exchange chromatography …

We present the biochemical and functional characterization of Bothropoidin, the first
haemorrhagic metalloproteinase isolated from Bothrops pauloensis snake venom. This …

In this study, we purified and characterized flaxseed cysteine protease (FSCP) with strong
anticoagulant, antiplatelet, and clot-dissolving properties. The enzyme was purified to …