Biochemical and Functional Characterization of Parawixia bistriata Spider Venom with Potential Proteolytic and Larvicidal Activities

Toxins purified from the venom of spiders have high potential to be studied pharmacologically and biochemically. These biomolecules may have biotechnological and therapeutic applications. This study aimed to evaluate the protein content of Parawixia bistriata venom and functionally characterize its...

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Main Authors: Gimenez, Gizeli S., Coutinho-Neto, Antonio, Kayano, Anderson M., Simões-Silva, Rodrigo, Trindade, Frances, de Almeida e Silva, Alexandre, Marcussi, Silvana, da Silva, Saulo L., Fernandes, Carla F. C., Zuliani, Juliana P., Calderon, Leonardo A., Soares, Andreimar M., Stábeli, Rodrigo G.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4033418/