Effect of gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) venom on blood coagulation, platelets, and the fibrinolytic enzyme system Journal Articles uri icon

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abstract

  • The action of the venom of the gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) on blood coagulation, platelets, and the fibrinolytic enzyme system was studied. The results confirm that the venom ofBitis gabonicahas a marked anticoagulant actionin vitro.The venom appears to impair clot formation by a direct proteolytic action on fibrinogen, releasing soluble breakdown products.

publication date

  • May 1969