| Literature DB >> 16434235 |
O H P Ramos1, H S Selistre-de-Araujo2.
Abstract
Snake venoms are relevant sources of toxins that have evolved towards the engineering of highly active compounds. In the last years, research efforts have produced great advance in their understanding and uses. Metalloproteases with disintegrin domains are among the most abundant toxins in many Viperidae snake venoms. This review will focus on the structure, function and possible applications of the metalloprotease and disintegrin domains.Mesh:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16434235 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2005.11.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol ISSN: 1532-0456 Impact factor: 3.228