Diversity of Phospholipases A<sub>2</sub> from <i>Bothrops atrox</i> Snake Venom: Adaptive Advantages for Snakes Compromising Treatments for Snakebite Patients

Diversity of Phospholipases A<sub>2</sub> from <i>Bothrops atrox</i> Snake Venom: Adaptive Advantages for Snakes Compromising Treatments for Snakebite Patients

The evolution of snake venoms resulted in multigene toxin families that code for structurally similar isoforms eventually harboring distinct functions. PLA<sub>2</sub>s are dominant toxins in viper venoms, and little is known about the impact of their diversity on human envenomings and n...

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Main Authors: Leijiane F. Sousa, Amanda P. Freitas, Bruna L. Cardoso, Tiago H. M. Del-Rei, Vanessa A. Mendes, Daniele P. Oréfice, Marisa M. T. Rocha, Benedito C. Prezoto, Ana M. Moura-da-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
PLA<sub>2</sub>
diversity
snakebites
snake venom
antivenom
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/8/543

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