Venom of Bitis gabonica
| Product ID | PTX-SNV-L1402 |
|---|---|
| Name | Bitis gabonica |
| Common Name(s) | gaboon viper, gabonin, serine protease, haemorrhagin |
| Origin | Wild-caught (West Africa). |
| Purity | Whole Venom |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Packaging | In vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel. |
| Packaging | Price (€) | Quantity | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg | €250.00 |
| IUCN Status | Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| CITES | See CITES Appendices |
| Local | Check Local Regulations |
Description & Applications
Product Description
The Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica) produces the highest yield of venom of any snake. Its venom is rich in serine proteases (like Gabonase) that directly clot fibrinogen, and other enzymes affecting the kallikrein-kinin system.
Research Applications
- Thrombosis Research: Investigation of defibrinogenating agents.
- Enzymology: Isolation of high-molecular-weight proteases.
Bitis gabonica
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