Recombinant Phospholipase D from Loxosceles gaucho Binds to Platelets and Promotes Phosphatidylserine Exposure

Spider envenomation, from the genus Loxosceles, is frequently reported as a cause of necrotic lesions in humans around the world. Among the many components found in the venom of Loxosceles genus, phospholipases D (PLDs) are the most investigated, since they can cause a massive inflammatory response,...

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Main Authors: Daniel A. Fukuda, Maria C. Caporrino, Katia C. Barbaro, Maisa S. Della-Casa, Eliana L. Faquim-Mauro, Geraldo S. Magalhaes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/6/191