Electrophoretic Characterization of Elapid, Viperid and Crotalid Snake Venoms

Abstract

This report deals with comparative studies of snake venoms from 21 species representing Elapidae, Crotalidae and Viperidae. Both native and denatured venoms were analyzed by polyacrylamide gel electrophoretic methods with or without sodium dodecyl sulfate. Electrophoreses showed qualitatively the commonality of protein and polypeptide components in venoms from various snake species. Electropherograms also showed the characteristic protein and polypeptide profiles which differentiate one species from another. These profiles, consisting off a combination of protein or polypeptide band, suggested that each venom is unique for each species, although similarity abounds among subspecies or related species. Canada.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA212810

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  • A. R. Bhatti
  • C. E. Connolley-mendoza
  • T. Bhatti

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  • Defence Research and Development Canada

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