Snake venom contains which of the following enzyme:
Correct Answer: Phospholipase A2
Description: Snake venom Contains Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) PLA 2 hydrolyze the ester bond at position 2 of phospholipids present in plasma membrane of various cells, eg : erythrocytes. PLA 2 also affects neurons at pre-synaptic or post-synaptic cleft to cause neurotoxicity. Phospholipases A1 A2 C D Present in Pancreatic fluid Present in Erythrocytes and snake venom Major toxins secreted by bacteria Role in Mammalian signal transduction
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Biochemistry
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