Ancrod
MESHD000721
An enzyme fraction from the venom of the Malayan pit viper, Agkistrodon rhodostoma. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of a number of amino acid esters and a limited proteolysis of fibrinogen. It is used clinically to produce controlled defibrination in patients requiring anticoagulant therapy. EC 3.4.21.-.
Synonyms
- Agkistrodon rhodostoma Venom Protease
- Agkistrodon Serine Proteinase
- Arvin IRC-50
- Arvin IRC50
- Arvin IRC 50
- Arvin
- Arwin
- Venacil
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