Molecular analysis of the interaction of the snake venom rhodocytin with the platelet receptor CLEC-2.

The Malayan pit viper, Calloselasma rhodostoma, produces a potent venom toxin, rhodocytin (aggretin) which causes platelet aggregation. Rhodocytin is a ligand for the receptor CLEC-2 on the surface of platelets. The interaction of these two molecules initiates a signaling pathway which results in pl...

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Main Authors: Watson, A, O'Callaghan, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011