VIPEROTOXIN
\vˈa͡ɪpɹə͡ʊtˌɒksɪn], \vˈaɪpɹəʊtˌɒksɪn], \v_ˈaɪ_p_ɹ_əʊ_t_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
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Venoms from snakes of the viperid family. They tend to be less toxic than elapid or hydrophid venoms and act mainly on the vascular system, interfering with coagulation and capillary membrane integrity and are highly cytotoxic. They contain large amounts of several enzymes, other factors, and some toxins.
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