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Determining the Structures of the Snake and Spider Toxins by X-Rays

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Part of the Methods in Molecular Biology book series (MIMB, volume 2068)

Abstract

Snake and spider venom is a complex mixture that contains proteins, peptides, and small organic and inorganic compounds. In contrast to spider venom, snake venom proteins are well known both functionally and structurally. This work describes methods for purification and crystallization of snake and spider venom toxins and their three-dimensional structure determination by X-ray crystallography.

Key words

Snake and spider venom toxins Purification Crystallization Three-dimensional structure determination 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of BiosciencesCOMSATS UniversityIslamabadPakistan
  2. 2.Department of BiochemistryShaheed Benazir Bhutto Women UniversityPeshawarPakistan

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