Ancrod

Ancrod
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Thrombin-like enzyme ancrod
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OrganismCalloselasma rhodostoma
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UniProtP26324
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Thrombin-like enzyme ancrod-2
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OrganismCalloselasma rhodostoma
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UniProtP47797
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Ancrod (current brand name: Viprinex) is a defibrinogenating agent derived from the venom of the Malayan pit viper. Defibrinogenating blood produces an anticoagulant effect. Ancrod is not approved or marketed in any country. It is a thrombin-like serine protease.