Molecular diversity of spider venom

2009/12/01 by Alexander A. Vassilevski, Sergey A. Kozlov, Eugene V. Grishin · 1 citation
Immunology and Microbiology · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities #Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies #Biochemical and Structural Characterization #Venom #Spider #Diversity (politics) #Biology #Zoology #Ecology #Sociology

paper · doi:10.1134/s0006297909130069

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Abstract

Spider venom, a factor that has played a decisive role in the evolution of one of the most successful groups of living organisms, is reviewed. Unique molecular diversity of venom components including substances of variable structure (from simple low molecular weight compounds to large multidomain proteins) with different functions is considered. Special attention is given to the structure, properties, and biosynthesis of toxins of polypeptide nature.

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