Vipers of the Middle East: A Rich Source of Bioactive Molecules
Snake venom serves as a tool of defense against threat and helps in prey digestion. It consists of a mixture of enzymes, such as phospholipase A2, metalloproteases, and l-amino acid oxidase, and toxins, including neurotoxins and cytotoxins. Beside their toxicity, venom components possess many pharma...
Main Authors: | Mohamad Rima, Seyedeh Maryam Alavi Naini, Marc Karam, Riyad Sadek, Jean-Marc Sabatier, Ziad Fajloun |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/10/2721 |
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