Publications by authors named "Keira Lopez"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers studied the venom of the Central American Lyre Snake (Trimorphodon quadruplex), a rear-fanged colubrid, using advanced proteomic techniques.
- The snake's venom was found to be low in complexity but contained enzymes like L-amino acid oxidase and phospholipase A, which showed significant biological activity but lacked some typical toxic effects.
- The study highlights the similarities and differences in venom proteins between rear- and front-fanged snakes, suggesting that biological roles of venoms should be examined beyond just effects on mammals.
