Structure-function properties of venom components from Australian elapids

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作者
Fry, BG [1 ]
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[1] Univ Queensland, Ctr Drug Design & Dev, Peptide Lab, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia
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10.1016/S0041-0101(98)00125-1
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R9 [药学];
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1007 ;
摘要
A comprehensive review of venom components isolated thus far from Australian elapids. Illustrated is that a tremendous structural homology exists among the components but this homology is not representative of the functional diversity. Further, the review illuminates the overlooked species and areas of research. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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