Coagulating Colubrids: Evolutionary, Pathophysiological and Biodiscovery Implications of Venom Variations between Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) and Twig Snake (Thelotornis mossambicanus)

Coagulating Colubrids: Evolutionary, Pathophysiological and Biodiscovery Implications of Venom Variations between Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) and Twig Snake (Thelotornis mossambicanus)

Venoms can deleteriously affect any physiological system reachable by the bloodstream, including directly interfering with the coagulation cascade. Such coagulopathic toxins may be anticoagulants or procoagulants. Snake venoms are unique in their use of procoagulant toxins for predatory purposes. Th...

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Main Authors: Jordan Debono, James Dobson, Nicholas R. Casewell, Anthony Romilio, Bin Li, Nyoman Kurniawan, Karine Mardon, Vera Weisbecker, Amanda Nouwens, Hang Fai Kwok, Bryan G. Fry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
procoagulant
boomslang
Dispholidus typus
Thelotornis mossambicanus
colubridae
enzyme activity
biodiscovery
evolution
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/5/171

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