Varanid Lizard Venoms Disrupt the Clotting Ability of Human Fibrinogen through Destructive Cleavage
The functional activities of Anguimorpha lizard venoms have received less attention compared to serpent lineages. Bite victims of varanid lizards often report persistent bleeding exceeding that expected for the mechanical damage of the bite. Research to date has identified the blockage of platelet a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/5/255 |