Venom of Echis carinatus
Product Details
| Product ID | PTX-SNV-L1600 |
|---|---|
| Name | Echis carinatus |
| Common Name(s) | saw-scaled viper, ecarin, prothrombin activator, echistatin |
| Origin | Wild-caught (Asia). |
| Purity | Whole Venom |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Packaging | In vacuum sealed glass vials, in secured parcel. |
Packaging and Prices
| Packaging | Price ($) | Quantity | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg | 220.00 |
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Species Protection Status
| IUCN Status | Least Concern |
|---|---|
| CITES | See CITES Appendices |
| Local | Check Local Regulations |
Product Technical Documents
Description & Applications
Product Description
Echis carinatus venom is the source of Ecarin, a metalloproteinase that activates prothrombin to meizothrombin. It is the basis for the Ecarin Clotting Time (ECT) assay used to monitor direct thrombin inhibitors.
Research Applications
- Anticoagulant Monitoring: Ecarin Clotting Time assays.
- Platelet Inhibition: Source of Echistatin (RGD-disintegrin).
Echis carinatus
Taxonomic Classification
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Unknown
Genus: Echis
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