Simplified procedures for the isolation of HF3, bothropasin, disintegrin-like/cysteine-rich protein and a novel P-I metalloproteinase from Bothrops jararaca venom

Ana K. Oliveira, Adriana F. Paes Leme, Marina T. Assakura, Milene C. Menezes, André Zelanis, Alexandre K. Tashima, Mônica Lopes-Ferreira, Carla Lima, Antonio C.M. Camargo, Jay W. Fox, Solange M.T. Serrano*

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Abstract

HF3 and bothropasin are P-III hemorrhagic snake venom metalloproteinases (SVMPs) of Bothrops jararaca. The DC protein is composed of the disintegrin-like/cysteine-rich domains derived from the autolysis of P-III SVMPs. Here we describe simplified procedures for the isolation of HF3, bothropasin, the DC protein, and BJ-PI, a novel P-I SVMP. The isolated proteins were identified by mass spectrometry. BJ-PI is a potent caseinolytic enzyme devoid of hemorrhagic activity. HF3, bothropasin and BJ-PI show distinct fibrinogenolytic activities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)797-801
Number of pages5
JournalToxicon
Volume53
Issue number7-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Fibrinogenolysis
  • Hemorrhage
  • Proteolysis
  • Snake venom metalloproteinase

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