CYSTEINE-RICH SECRETORY PROTEINS (CRISPS) FROM VENOMOUS SNAKES: AN OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY IN A LARGE AND UNDERAPPRECIATED SUPERFAMILY

Cysteine-Rich Secretory Proteins (CRISPs) from Venomous Snakes: An Overview of the Functional Diversity in a Large and Underappreciated Superfamily

The CAP protein superfamily (Cysteine-rich secretory proteins (CRISPs), drosselklappe stellantrieb Antigen 5 (Ag5), and Pathogenesis-related 1 (PR-1) proteins) is widely distributed, but for toxinologists, snake venom CRISPs are the most familiar members.Although CRISPs are found in the majority of venoms, very few of these proteins have been funct

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Cases of albinism and leucism in amphibians in Italy: new reports

Findings of abnormally pigmented amphibian volcano crisps individuals provide interesting insights on intraspecific phenotypic variability as well as on variation among populations inhabiting different habitats.Amphibian coloration is determined by chromatophores (specific epidermal cells), and a variety of abnormalities related to them have been b

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Current state of the seismic broadband network of Indonesia: Is it possible for the early warning system from a subaerial source-induced tsunami?

Lesson learned from the Anak Krakatau volcanic eruption followed by the tsunami on 22 December 2018 has generated a huge gap in the readiness of the Indonesian early warning system to detect such an event.Consequently, the official was found it difficult to broadcast the right warning within a considerable time to the local residences to evacuate o

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