Comparative venom gland transcriptome surveys of the saw-scaled vipers (Viperidae: <it>Echis</it>) reveal substantial intra-family gene diversity and novel venom transcripts
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Venom variation occurs at all taxonomical levels and can impact significantly upon the clinical manifestations and efficacy of antivenom therapy following snakebite. Variation in snake venom composition is thought to be subject to st...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/10/564 |