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In general, Elapidae venoms contain low molecular weight proteins, such as neurotoxins and cytotoxins, and are poor in enzymes, while Viperidae and Crotalidae venoms contain higher molecular weight proteins and are rich in enzymes.
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Hayashi, K., Inoue, S., Ikeda, K. (1996). Purification and Characterization of Nerve Growth Factors (NGFs) from the Snake Venoms. In: Singh, B.R., Tu, A.T. (eds) Natural Toxins 2. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 391. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0361-9_34
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