Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2064786 Toxicon 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

It has long been recognized that snake venom serine proteinases (SVSPs) affect various physiological functions including blood coagulation, fibrinolysis, blood pressure and platelet aggregation. Therefore, SVSPs have been used as refined tools to study molecular mechanisms involved in the activation of key factors that control hemostasis and as therapeutic agents in various thrombotic and hemostatic conditions. The aim of this review is to highlight the state of our knowledge on the advances made in SVSP research since the 18th century. It includes the personal accounts of some distinguished scientists that addressed specific problems and contributed to advance the field.

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