The phospholipase A2 (PLA2) and l-amino acid oxidase (LAAO) are two major enzymes
found in the venoms from most snake species. These enzymes have been structurally and …

As one of the major protein (enzyme) components of snake venom (SV), l-amino acid
oxidase (LAAO) plays an important role in the toxicities and biological activities for SV …

The L-amino acid oxidases (LAAOs) constitute a major component of snake venoms and
have been widely studied due to their widespread presence and various effects, such as …

Snake venom contains a cocktail of compounds dominated by proteins and peptides, which
make up the toxin. The toxin components of snake venom attack several targets in the …

The aim of this study was the isolation of the LAAO from Lachesis muta venom (LmLAAO)
and its biochemical, functional and structural characterization. Two different purification …

Abstract Background Phospholipases A 2 (PLA 2 s) are abundant components of snake
venoms that have been extensively studied due to their pharmacological and …

One-third of the world's population is estimated to be affected by toxoplasmosis. Pregnancy-
related Toxoplasma gondii infection can cause vertical transmission, infect the fetus, and …

L-amino acid oxidases from snake venoms have been described to possess various
biological functions. In this study, we investigated the inflammatory responses induced in …

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) venom L-amino acid oxidase (OH-LAAO), a heat stable
enzyme, has been shown to exhibit very potent anti-proliferative activity against human …

Hepatocellular carcinoma and bacterial resistance are major health burdens nowadays.
Thus, providing new therapies that overcome that resistance is of great interest, particularly …