Enzymatic and biochemical characterization of Bungarus sindanus snake venom acetylcholinesterase

Enzymatic and biochemical characterization of Bungarus sindanus snake venom acetylcholinesterase

This study analyses venom from the elapid krait snake Bungarus sindanus, which contains a high level of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. The enzyme showed optimum activity at alkaline pH (8.5) and 45ºC. Krait venom AChE was inhibited by substrate. Inhibition was significantly reduced by using a...

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Main Authors: M Ahmed, N Latif, RA Khan, A Ahmad, JBT Rocha, CM Mazzanti, MD Bagatini, VM Morsch, MRC Schetinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
acetylcholinesterase
inhibition
krait
ionic strength
acetylthiocholine iodide
Bungarus sindanus
snake venom
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992012000200014

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