Short Linear Motifs Characterizing Snake Venom and Mammalian Phospholipases A2

Snake venom phospholipases A2 (PLA2s) have sequences and structures very similar to those of mammalian group I and II secretory PLA2s, but they possess many toxic properties, ranging from the inhibition of coagulation to the blockage of nerve transmission, and the induction of muscle necrosis. The b...

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Main Authors: Caterina Peggion, Fiorella Tonello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/4/290