Author: Kurt F. Stocker
This fascinating book provides actual knowledge on evolution, anatomy habits, and classification of
venomous snakes. It presents detailed, updated information on physicochemical, biochemical, and pharmacological characteristics of biomedically relevant snake venom proteins, their practical use and potential. This volume includes particular sections concerning neurotoxins and their application in
neurophysiological and muscular research, snake venom proteins affecting the
complement system, as well as the large field of snake venom components affecting the hemostatic and fibrinolytic system. Written in a comprehensive manner, this work communicates to the reader the importance of preventing…
