Biological properties of the venom of the Papuan black snake (Pseudechis papuanus): presence of a phospholipase A2 platelet inhibitor.
The whole venom of Pseudechis papuanus, in addition to its anticoagulant activity, powerfully inhibited platelet aggregation induced by ADP, adrenaline, collagen, ristocetin and thrombin. High levels of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) activity were detected. A mild procoagulant activity was also observed. F...
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| Natura: | Journal article |
| Lingua: | English |
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1994
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