Ancrod
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.-.
Year introduced: 1978
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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.656.300.760.955.060, D08.811.277.656.959.350.955.060, D20.888.850.960.200.050, D23.946.833.850.960.200.050
MeSH Unique ID: D000721
Registry Number: EC 3.4.21.-
Entry Terms:
- Agkistrodon rhodostoma Venom Protease
- Agkistrodon Serine Proteinase
- Arvin IRC-50
- Arvin IRC50
- Arvin IRC 50
- Arvin
- Arwin
- Venacil
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