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Molecular Diversity of Spider Venom

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Specialty Biochemistry
Date 2010 Mar 10
PMID 20210706
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Abstract

Spider venom, a factor that has played a decisive role in the evolution of one of the most successful groups of living organisms, is reviewed. Unique molecular diversity of venom components including substances of variable structure (from simple low molecular weight compounds to large multidomain proteins) with different functions is considered. Special attention is given to the structure, properties, and biosynthesis of toxins of polypeptide nature.

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